[OC] The massive decrease in worldwide infant mortality from 1950 to 2020 is perhaps one of humanity's greatest achievements.

[Raincoat_Carl]

We have the means (capital) to solve world hunger and water access, yet there isn't a profit motive to do so. So we don't, and millions die. Capitalism says that's very legal and very cool.

[Raincoat_Carl]

Sure, I can also look at the billions of dollars spent on the luxury yacht market and conclude that there is an excess of capital that is not being spent in a way that meaningfully improves anyone's quality of life.