Aurelius on Nostr: We live within an economic system that is designed to allow the exploration of the ...
We live within an economic system that is designed to allow the exploration of the many in the service of the few.
Yet we are surprised that we have mediocre healthcare, the greatest private debt in the world, longer working hours than any other civilized nation, 3.5 million people in prison, 850 military bases around the globe, decaying infrastructure, and millions of poor, hungry, and undereducated citizens.
The glory of a civilization should be measured in its benefit to the populous, not in its willingness to step upon the people in the service of the masters.
Yet we are surprised that we have mediocre healthcare, the greatest private debt in the world, longer working hours than any other civilized nation, 3.5 million people in prison, 850 military bases around the globe, decaying infrastructure, and millions of poor, hungry, and undereducated citizens.
The glory of a civilization should be measured in its benefit to the populous, not in its willingness to step upon the people in the service of the masters.