This, in my opinion and that of many scholars, like Richard Wolff for example, is the reason why we've never been able to solve capitalism's intrinsic problems and contradictions. And like professor Wolff I believe that the best way to finally end the class divide is to simply do what Marx has proposed all along: give the means of production in the hands of those who do the producing, in the hands of the workers. Instead of corporations being ruled from the top down by a handful of top managers or a handful of share-holders, let them be ruled democratically by the workers.
Everything else is just a capitalist propaganda aimed to keep its inhumane, exploitative system.
You don’t have to motivate people if they work in their own interest @joeyarnoldvn. ‘Motivation’ story is an attempt of a slavedrivers (landlords, capitalist psychopaths) to force people working for their interests.
Historically, what you're saying is inaccurate when compared to human psychology. It's really simple. In Vietnam for example, I can tell you stories about what Vietnamese would tell me concerning a contrast between Vietnam in the 1980's and Vietnam in the 2010's. That is just one country for example. I can talk all day concerning different parts in human history. I don't even have time right now to talk to you about Venezuela which was a very rich country in so many ways.
I agree with you, I'm against slavery, tyranny, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, plutocracy. Some of the biggest slave-drivers have been governments. So, I want government to get smaller and smaller because I prefer freedom over alleged securities promised by fascist states. I don't want Facebook to put me in prison. I hate Amazon. If you hate Amazon, then I agree with you. I hate Amazon too. I think we both can agree that Amazon is terrible for example. I hate corporations. I hate monopolies.
@lighteye already answered correctly in spite of your feeble attempts to correct his answer. Let me put it this way: if you have to be motivated by external factors, you're clearly not doing something you stand behind.
Many people have been that way, historically. Some people may choose otherwise. You're demonizing the general population. Encouraging people towards better choices is fundamental but forcing them to do so violates their freewill.
Everything else is just a capitalist propaganda aimed to keep its inhumane, exploitative system.
True my friend... So true... Thanks, as always, for responding @lighteye :-)
You’re welcome, @zyx066. Keep up with these great texts.
How do you motivate people to work hard?
You don’t have to motivate people if they work in their own interest @joeyarnoldvn. ‘Motivation’ story is an attempt of a slavedrivers (landlords, capitalist psychopaths) to force people working for their interests.
Historically, what you're saying is inaccurate when compared to human psychology. It's really simple. In Vietnam for example, I can tell you stories about what Vietnamese would tell me concerning a contrast between Vietnam in the 1980's and Vietnam in the 2010's. That is just one country for example. I can talk all day concerning different parts in human history. I don't even have time right now to talk to you about Venezuela which was a very rich country in so many ways.
You’ll be forced to learn, @joeyarnoldvn
I agree with you, I'm against slavery, tyranny, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, plutocracy. Some of the biggest slave-drivers have been governments. So, I want government to get smaller and smaller because I prefer freedom over alleged securities promised by fascist states. I don't want Facebook to put me in prison. I hate Amazon. If you hate Amazon, then I agree with you. I hate Amazon too. I think we both can agree that Amazon is terrible for example. I hate corporations. I hate monopolies.
@lighteye already answered correctly in spite of your feeble attempts to correct his answer. Let me put it this way: if you have to be motivated by external factors, you're clearly not doing something you stand behind.
Many people have been that way, historically. Some people may choose otherwise. You're demonizing the general population. Encouraging people towards better choices is fundamental but forcing them to do so violates their freewill.
Great article. This clears up some major misconceptions.
But those misconceptions are not misconceptions. When government takes over your life, the equality is in that many people become equally poor.
Thanks so much @sexytimes :-) I'm glad you liked the article.