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[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It can do all that while still generating more wealth for the average person raising their standard of living.

[–] Ioughttamow@kbin.run 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Sure buddy. Western standard of living has long been propped up by keeping externalities external. Exploitation is the name of the game

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Can you give an example of capitalism keeping externalities external so I can understand what you mean here?

[–] Ioughttamow@kbin.run 1 points 4 months ago

Environmental damage is a big one. Basically anytime some cost is due, such as pollution, but corporations ignore cleanup, and thus the cost. That bill is still due eventually, and it’s left to others to pay the price