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@TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world to Showerthoughts@lemmy.world • 9 days ago

Having the ability to lie and manipulate with no remorse will get you much further in this world than having morals and being correct

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Having the ability to lie and manipulate with no remorse will get you much further in this world than having morals and being correct

@TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world to Showerthoughts@lemmy.world • 9 days ago
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    The system could also be described as an abstraction of the same system that’s existed for millions of years. Domination by the powerful, exploitation of the weak, etc. Not so much evil as brutish.

    • @TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.worldOP
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      That’s just slavery with more steps!

      • @DominatorX1@thelemmy.club
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        I don’t see the connection.

        • @TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.worldOP
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          Modern wage slaves are not far removed from royalty having an imbalance of power. It’s common to refer to our current “work to live or die” society as slavery with extra steps because many are forced to spend their time doing things that benefit their bosses more than themselves

          • @DominatorX1@thelemmy.club
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            I suppose slavery is an abstract form of being eaten. It certainly “uses every part of the animal” better than just chomping it up.

            • @TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.worldOP
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              I see that It’s my turn to be confused

              • @DominatorX1@thelemmy.club
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                Slavery extracts labor from the victim. Which is arguably more valuable than the meat.

                • @TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.worldOP
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                  Oh yes, we are mere work horses for our overlords

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