Re:Capitalism Gone Wrong
by Analemma_ on Friday July 10, 2026 @04:06PM
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This is emblematic of a certain kind of foolish libertarian thinking where capitalism is treated as an end rather than a means. To normal people, the entire selling point of capitalism is that it is pitched as the best way to achieve a happy and comfortable life for the greatest number. If it's working against that end, what good is it? Toss it out and replace it.
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Re:Capitalism Gone Wrong
by simianwords on Friday July 10, 2026 @04:31PM
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You have zero theory of mind if you think the poster is a libertarian instead of making a tongue in cheek comment
I don't think the parent is being tongue-in-cheek, and even if he is, plenty of people have expressed that sentiment seriously. Robin Hanson famously thinks addiction is impossible (or rather, that it's a true expression of revealed preference), which he ideologically needs to do because to admit otherwise creates problems for his defense of unrestrained capitalism.
I'm curious how he rationalizes the thriving market for nicotine patches.