what are we talking about when we talk about Capitalism (not quite R.Carver) - Page 36

davar55 · 2015-10-09, 17:01

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Originally Posted by R.D. Silverman

What about building nuclear power plants in earthquake zones......

That would NOT be nice...

davar55 · 2015-10-09, 17:03

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Originally Posted by ewmayer

Speaking only for my own page-viewing, the old forum ignore-list software is getting a workout!
Wir bitten Sie, die Kobolde nicht zu füttern. Danke. -- Die Verwaltung

I guess it seems to you like I'm speaking in a foreign language when I contribute new ideas.

davar55 · 2015-10-09, 17:06

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Originally Posted by kladner

"Capitalism and fiefdom in a hardon collider"
But is it a spherical hardon collider in a vacuum? Otherwise, results may be unreliable.

Isn't it interesting what different things different people remember from our discussions.

Even when I have to take the heat, I like this forum.

chalsall · 2015-10-09, 18:21

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Originally Posted by davar55

Even when I have to take the heat, I like this forum.

Good.

The nice thing about this forum is we're all /really/ strong in our domains. And our bullshit detectors are set to extra high.

Consider it a crucible.

davar55 · 2015-10-11, 00:18

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Originally Posted by chalsall

Good.

The nice thing about this forum is we're all /really/ strong in our domains. And our BS detectors are set to extra high.

Consider it a crucible.

Yes, and if I'm a part of the forum, I'm the container.

davar55 · 2015-10-21, 19:37

So all of Capitalism's and free markets' detractors,
how do you define the alternative?

Batalov · 2015-10-21, 23:10

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Originally Posted by davar55

So all of Capitalism's and free markets' detractors,
how do you define the alternative?

The alternative:
noun
1. a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes any other possibility
2. one of the things, propositions, or courses of action that can be chosen
3. a possible or remaining course or choice

davar55 · 2015-10-22, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batalov

The alternative:
noun
1. a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes any other possibility
2. one of the things, propositions, or courses of action that can be chosen
3. a possible or remaining course or choice

If I had wanted a definition of " " alternative " " I would have asked "How do you define "alternative?" ":

Since I merely wanted a definition of the alternative to Capitalism, whatever you might think that would be,
your answer gives me no alternative

but to resubmit the previous question.

How do you define the alternative to capitalism?

(Non-free markets? Slavery? Communism? Whatever you want to call it.)

only_human · 2015-10-22, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by davar55

If I had wanted a definition of " " alternative " " I would have asked "How do you define "alternative?" ":

Since I merely wanted a definition of the alternative to Capitalism, whatever you might think that would be,
your answer gives me no alternative

but to resubmit the previous question.

How do you define the alternative to capitalism?

(Non-free markets? Slavery? Communism? Whatever you want to call it.)

http://youtu.be/RUzquEya6Lw

Pros and cons of Capitalism

“The worst thing that can happen to a good cause is, not to be skillfully attacked, but to be ineptly defended.”
― Frédéric Bastiat

davar55 · 2015-10-23, 10:25

I know Chomsky is "revered" in our field (IT and logic are intimately related),
but I don't regard him as an authority on social or economic issues.
I will however give your video post due regard when I can (not yet).

kladner · 2015-10-23, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by davar55

I know Chomsky is "revered" in our field (IT and logic are intimately related),
but I don't regard him as an authority on social or economic issues.
I will however give your video post due regard when I can (not yet).

Not everyone is narrowly specialized.

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davar55 May 2004 New York City 1000010001011₂ Posts	I know Chomsky is "revered" in our field (IT and logic are intimately related), but I don't regard him as an authority on social or economic issues. I will however give your video post due regard when I can (not yet).