The problem is the ones that need to care the most are the ones that care the least. The richest people in the world are in pissing contests about big ass clocks and space ships.
Do I think these are intellectually cool? Yes. Do I think it’s more important than feeding every kid and giving them shelter and education? No.
Well, my comment was just a thought experiment since we don’t actually need to trade any of these things for the other, and fortunately we can also feed every kid and give them education too (I’ve already addressed shelter).
Neoliberals be like: We have to decide. No, we don’t.
The problem is the ones that need to care the most are the ones that care the least. The richest people in the world are in pissing contests about big ass clocks and space ships.
Do I think these are intellectually cool? Yes. Do I think it’s more important than feeding every kid and giving them shelter and education? No.
Well, my comment was just a thought experiment since we don’t actually need to trade any of these things for the other, and fortunately we can also feed every kid and give them education too (I’ve already addressed shelter).
Neoliberals be like: We have to decide. No, we don’t.
The rich need to decide.