Sometimes, I think people need reminding that 'No ethical consumption under capitalism' is a critique of capitalism, not ethics.
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Short term profits are certainly tasty. But this focus on immediate financial gains often comes at the expense of long-term fiscal health. It’s much like eating junk food: it may feel good for a moment, but it’s not good for overall well-being. www.advanceesg.org/why-short-te...
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Short term profits are certainly tasty. But this focus on immediate financial gains often comes at the expense of long-term fiscal health. It’s much like eating junk food: it may feel good for a momen...
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I feel if anyone attacks the ethics part, its because they're scared of people rejecting the capitalism part. Its easier to try and convince people you're not the problem than to admit you are.
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It's like recycling. It was Reduce > Reuse > Recycle. Reducing consumption was always the best option.
"No ethical consumption under capitalism" was a call to reduce consumption, and I see "AI" users invoke the phrase as if they don't have a choice.
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And also that it doesn't mean 'fuck it, don't bother with any ethics at all' just because perfection is impossible
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I said the same thing the other day. Something along the lines of:
Just because there's no ethical consumption under capitalism doesn't mean you have an excuse to not give it your best effort.
