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Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how deeply capitalism shapes our world—our jobs, our education systems, even our relationships. While it’s undeniably driven innovation and lifted people out of poverty, it also seems to prioritize profit over people, sustainability, and well-being.
Take education, for example. Schools often feel more like factories churning out future workers than spaces designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and genuine understanding. Healthcare? In many places, it’s treated like a luxury rather than a basic human right. And then there’s the environment—short-term profits frequently outweigh long-term sustainability.
Is capitalism inherently flawed, or is it just being poorly managed? Could we modify it into something more humane and sustainable, or do we need to explore entirely different economic systems?
I’m curious to hear your thoughts. Are there specific reforms you think could fix these issues, or do you believe we need a more radical shift in how society operates?
Let’s discuss—respectfully, please!
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There are other economic models and policy alternatives globally that have seen great success in the last 30 years. Vietnam and China stand out as being massively successful at scaling their economies year over year and making major infrastructural, technological, and workforce management improvements. While we're going through a global financial slump for many reasons, there are many examples of financial recovery after severe downturns worldwide when policy makers are willing to try to improve things.
The main issue is, there is currently no economic model anywhere that meaningfully addresses the issue of climate change. Which we are going to reckon with, big time, in due course. One of the only countries currently hitting carbon emissions targets is Cuba. And Cubans are living lives of severe deprivation by global standards in order to achieve it.