@WAHa_06x36 The really stupid thing is that there are more efficient alternatives like etherium which are moving to PoS to replace the environmental harmful PoW.
@swiley They've been "moving to PoS REAL SOON" for a couple of years at this point.
I'm not holding my breath.
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@swiley (Also, while PoS may be less _directly_ environmentally damaging, it is still built on the tenets of capitalism, with ever more given to those who already have more than enough) @WAHa_06x36
@pettter @WAHa_06x36 I'm all ears for a functioning alternative to capitalism.
@pettter @WAHa_06x36 Can you point to a country where either of these ideas have resulted in a lasting situation that's pleasant and safe for most people? (especially workers.)
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@swiley But to be clear, the idea(ls) of socialism has consistently led to tangible improvements for workers, through socialized health care and education, worker safety laws, unionization and worker involvement in decision making and salary setting etc.
The idea(ls) of capitalism consistenly hasn't, since it relies on workers being available for exploitation. Less money to the poor, less resources for safety etc etc.
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@swiley Cuba is probably the best example, but Vietnam is also pretty good, as far as I understand.
Could you point to a country where capitalism has led to a lasting situation that's pleasant and safe for most people, especially workers?