The capitalist system has the objective of optimising results. In the current form, that means always creating more financial capital – capital alone, and not improving the quality of life of those whose society it structures.
We might however be astounded that such logic has not ultimately destroyed scientific research, artistic creation, agriculture and industry: this is partly because something has to be done with the money and there is a limit to speculation. But for that, and the fact (...)
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