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kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 4 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: I Miss Terry Pratchett

Wait, that doesn't make sense. Are you saying you don't want or need any man-made thing? I assure you, many, many people were rewarded for designing, building, and selling the things you need and want to live your modern life.

pastel8739 4 months ago | [–]

However, I think it’s true that many more people were rewarded (likely even more) for things that people do not want. Facebook, etc

singpolyma3 4 months ago | [–]

Indeed I do need such things. The fact that reward does not accrue to those who provide it feels strange

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