I have noticed a separate disagreement about what capitalism means, between me and a family member.
I used to think of it as how you handle your private economy. If you are a capitalist, it means that when you have surplus, you save it up and use it (as capital) to improve your future, i.e. you invest it. The main alternative is to be a consumer, who simply spend it all.
My family member sees capitalism as something like big corporations that advertise and make you spend money on things you don’t need. She sees consumerism and capitalism as basically the same thing, while I see them as complete opposites.
I don’t understand how this is a meaningful attitude to your own private economy. But want to donate to someone who needs it more is also a way to spend your money. This would be charity, possibly EA.
I have noticed a separate disagreement about what capitalism means, between me and a family member.
I used to think of it as how you handle your private economy. If you are a capitalist, it means that when you have surplus, you save it up and use it (as capital) to improve your future, i.e. you invest it. The main alternative is to be a consumer, who simply spend it all.
My family member sees capitalism as something like big corporations that advertise and make you spend money on things you don’t need. She sees consumerism and capitalism as basically the same thing, while I see them as complete opposites.
Or have it taken away, and given to someone who is better at spending.
I don’t understand how this is a meaningful attitude to your own private economy. But want to donate to someone who needs it more is also a way to spend your money. This would be charity, possibly EA.