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In contrast to a monarchy, where people cannot choose their leader, in capitalism people can choose from which company they buy, or even create their own.
As another person already pointed out, these are obviously two different categories.
The question then is, why do people choose the way they do, both when buying and when running a company? To me it seems, they don't because of some external pressure (like monarchy requires).
The point can be summed up as a question: Why don't people run (more) non-capitalist services and productions, and why don't they prefer them when looking to satisfy their demand?
These non-capitalist things exist, it's certainly possible. But as far as I know, they are all very niche. Like a communal kitchen, some solidary agriculture or housing project. Heck, entire villages of this kind exist.
So the alternative is there, but it requires actual commitment and work. I don't see how capitalism could be abolished in an armed uprising (in contrast to monarchy). But it can be replaced by alternative projects. Partially. Why are they so small and few?
This is my personal opinion without any real evidence than my experience and knowledge of what I read somewhere:
People are stupid and lazy mostly. The education is going down for most industrial countries. Changing habits is stressful and avoided if possible.
Manipulation works. Media and advertisements successfully change people behaviour without them noticing. If you put enough money into a campaign people think they are responsible for your co2 emissions.
As long as you don't drive people too fast and too deep into an existential crisis they will tolerate a lot!
The system is rigged. People who are honest and social are pushed down. While greedy and lying people are being pushed on top.
Why are people stupid and lazy? Is this a new thing? Why are conditions worsening?
Correct.
Correct.
Kinda vibes-based but strikes the target. It's less that lying is encouraged, but that profit drives the system and money greases its wheels. Follow the dollar.
To first:
Take your average Joe and think how dumb he is. Then remember that half of the people are even dumber.
People have always been lazy. Children are not that lazy but usually the school system kills most encouragement kids had.
Just check how much money the government has invested into education over the past 50 years. For Germany at least they have cut the money on education for years instead of investing into the children.