One part that stood out to me (because I'm getting ready to write about it myself)
"However, no one person then—or now—could survive without the collective efforts of countless others. Even when their work wasn't valued equally, it remained essential."
As a society, we all agree that someone should cook…
One part that stood out to me (because I'm getting ready to write about it myself)
"However, no one person then—or now—could survive without the collective efforts of countless others. Even when their work wasn't valued equally, it remained essential."
As a society, we all agree that someone should cook and serve hamburgers, but that person that spends 40 hrs of their week doing it doesn't deserve a living wage?
So glad you liked it! Although it's quite a simple article I spent more time writing and rewriting it than most of my others - in fact the whole series of articles it was part of was leading to this one.
Let me reiterate my support for that quote. I have been thinking the same. It is so ubiquitous that it fades into the background and people only perceive competition. Competition only selects the most efficient methods of cooperation; it is cooperation that actually produces goods and services.
Excellent post. Restacking of course.
One part that stood out to me (because I'm getting ready to write about it myself)
"However, no one person then—or now—could survive without the collective efforts of countless others. Even when their work wasn't valued equally, it remained essential."
As a society, we all agree that someone should cook and serve hamburgers, but that person that spends 40 hrs of their week doing it doesn't deserve a living wage?
Keep it up. Great work
So glad you liked it! Although it's quite a simple article I spent more time writing and rewriting it than most of my others - in fact the whole series of articles it was part of was leading to this one.
I haven't read them all yet, but I will.
Let me reiterate my support for that quote. I have been thinking the same. It is so ubiquitous that it fades into the background and people only perceive competition. Competition only selects the most efficient methods of cooperation; it is cooperation that actually produces goods and services.