The Environmental Benefits of Capitalism

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The Environmental Benefits of Capitalism

Post by rainbow » Tue May 16, 2017 12:40 pm

If human life itself could be commoditized, it makes sense with increased automation the value of human labour will tend towards zero. Hence human life will become superfluous.

It will make economic sense to exterminate, and since there will be no consumption, the pollution of the planet will cease.

A win-win situation for all, I'd say.
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Re: The Environmental Benefits of Capitalism

Post by Brian Peacock » Tue May 16, 2017 11:12 pm

Capitalist ideals are all about freedom and choice, but what if we choose to be less free to choose?
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Re: The Environmental Benefits of Capitalism

Post by JimC » Tue May 16, 2017 11:19 pm

There is always the need for a balance between personal freedom and the constraints necessary for the good of all. In some ways, the most vital part of any form of democracy is making sure that the balance is one that is acceptable to most...
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Re: The Environmental Benefits of Capitalism

Post by pErvinalia » Wed May 17, 2017 1:50 am

Capitalism is fairly incompatible with long term environmental stability while ever science is ignored.
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Re: The Environmental Benefits of Capitalism

Post by Scot Dutchy » Wed May 17, 2017 10:36 am

Capitalism in it self requires the destruction of the environment. Exploitation of the Earth's resources is a requirement of capitalism.
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