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> They may exist for a while

I don't think we should be interested in the "asymptotic theoretical limit" of capitalism which is never reached. Let's discuss "capitalism in practice", not "capitalism in theory". If things self-correct in a time frame longer than your own lifespan, do you think it's an ideal scenario? I personally don't.

I don't see the government forcing Google to pay thousands of highly qualified workers to fill in BS jobs. This is a natural consequence of being a very successful business: complacency, empire building, etc all decorellated from economic incentives.

People spend decades with BS jobs in a very capitalist society.

Note that I've never argued that a socialist alternative is any better or that the government isn't filled with BS jobs either.

I just observe that the problem manifests itself regardless.



> If things self-correct in a time frame longer than your own lifespan, do you think it's an ideal scenario?

If there is not a better option, then yes.




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