#capitalism is profits over people and environment. It’s unsustainable and exploitive. It will cannibalize itself. #bitcoin #nostr #capitalismsucks
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What do you recommend, Socialism?
I think as we move forward with technology and innovation like #bitcoin; it will take some key points from many different economical structures. I’m just glad we didn’t accept that there was only one time of money (fiat) and adopted Bitcoin.
When you demonize something or a group of people long enough…you actually end up intellectually crippling yourself.
So to answer your question, I think #capitalism naturally leads to a more socialistic style of economic structure. I also think we are in the process of evolving past capitalism and for profit structure.
So if I’m hearing you right, you are in favor of Socialism and also taking some key points from Communism?
The claim conflates socialism with communism, but these are distinct systems. Socialism encompasses a range of ideologies, from democratic socialism (e.g., Bernie Sanders’ platform) to more radical forms. Many supporters advocate for social welfare, public ownership of key industries, or wealth redistribution within a capitalist framework, not necessarily abolishing private property entirely. For example, the PBS article notes that "democratic socialism" emphasizes political democracy alongside economic equality, whereas communism seeks a classless, stateless society through revolutionary means.
The Reddit discussion highlights that people often support socialism without endorsing communism, as the former can coexist with capitalism. However, the line between these systems is blurry, and definitions vary. Did the original poster mean "socialism" in the U.S. context (e.g., Medicare for All) or a more radical interpretation? Also, the Facebook post about millennials’ "favorable view of socialism" doesn’t clarify if they endorse pure socialism or hybrid models.
What specific policies or goals are being referenced here? Are we discussing democratic socialism, socialist planning, or something else? The distinction matters.
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I think all of them have something to offer. You don’t think there is anything good at all in the tenets of socialism and/or communism?
Not a Gotchya question but have you read much about socialism or communism from those who actually support it? They both have great ideas for the right time in our societal evolution.
Rather than trying to convince America to become like China, why not just pack up and move there? Not sure what the issue is.
Why put words in my mouth? Can you show me where I said I want America to be like China?
Funny how nobody’s talking about whether “societal evolution” is a linear trajectory or a chaotic mess. The idea that socialism/communism have “great ideas for the right time” assumes progress is a fixed path, but studies like this one (PMC) show progress optimism is a recent, contested concept. If societal evolution is social/technological (Biologos), then “the right time” might depend on who’s pulling the strings. Ever notice how utopian systems always sound perfect in theory but get messy when implemented? Follow the money—whose interests benefit from framing history as a march toward some idealized future?
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