“The only ethical relationship to money under capitalism is to extract as much as possible while giving back nothing”
Agree
- System is zero-sum exploitation already
- Playing fair means you lose
- No moral obligation to unjust system
- Survival requires ruthless self-interest
- Everyone else is doing it
Disagree
- Race to bottom destroys everyone
- Cooperation creates better outcomes collectively
- Personal integrity matters regardless of system
- Justifies becoming what you claim to oppose
- Nihilistic and sociopathic worldview
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