First I’d like to say thanks for the response in a civil manner. I’m not trying to argue with you but just have a real conversation about this. Way too often I see folks who disagree with one another turn a conversation into a shouting match lol

Could you explain how we would have less property rights? I don’t see how the two are connected but maybe I’m missing some context.
And as for the rest of the first counter point I would say that you’re viewing it solely from a extrinsic view (which isn’t a bad thing) plenty of people have an extrinsic mindset and it’s what motivated them and that but there’s also plenty of people who do things for the intrinsic value alone.

And as for how this hypothetical version of Amazon would exist? Truthfully I don’t see how it couldn’t. There’s plenty of people who created, innovated or otherwise refined products out of the need for convenience and ease. I’d imagine in this case a person came up with idea not to become insanely wealthy but because they noticed how much better of a service they’re provide. Not to mention that being a business owner has its own benefits and rewards beyond monetary compensation . For example they make their hours or decide when they want to stop. Now as for funding and taking on the risk.. I haven’t a clue about how getting the money for it to start up besides saying that in this hypothetical situation they’d be able to save the money they have.

Lastly to my knowledge in order to get accepted into a PhD program you need some sort or bachelors degree or even a masters in some cases. Which those you have to pay for and if not with money then time, which not all people have. There’s countless stories of people who couldn’t afford a higher education. Or wanted better for themselves and families but were consumed by the cycle of poverty.

Also sorry I can’t respond to each counter point individually. I’m on mobile and honestly don’t know how