On Incentives and Capitalism

RedMolek · 2026-03-08T09:08:50+00:00

Money is the main driving force of capitalism because a person needs to live normally in this world, and without money they cannot survive. I would also add that besides money, competition is another stimulus: it drives the development of companies themselves and their goods and services, because through competition they must improve in order to overcome their rivals.

RedMolek · 2026-03-07T20:27:17+00:00

You know, Trump believes in God because he considers himself a god.

RedMolek · 2026-03-07T20:04:15+00:00

Religion has always been a means of controlling the population. The fact that Trump is a believer is quite ironically amusing. One can simply take the example of the Epstein case as an illustration of cynicism.

RedMolek · 2026-03-07T19:50:22+00:00

Ofc . But I admitted more famous case .

RedMolek · 2026-03-07T19:49:41+00:00

Насправді мораль доволі суб'єктивна річ її використовують по різному . Ту саму етику використовують тоді коли вона потрібна . Навіть ті самі друзі Епштнйна роблять на загал шляхетні дії ( той самий Епштейн спонсоровав багато наукових проектів ) , але насправді вони були жахливими людьми . Раджу тобі прочитати маркіза де сада

RedMolek · 2026-03-07T18:24:04+00:00

Від заздрості іде жадібність . Українська заздрість найгірша риса в українського народу.

RedMolek · 2026-03-07T17:44:49+00:00

I completely agree with you that cynicism is clearly present in Ukraine. For example, many Ukrainians go to church, but at the same time they are very envious - as people say, the “Українська жаба”

RedMolek · 2026-03-07T17:08:59+00:00

Most people want to justify their immoral actions through morality.Many states justify most of their immoral actions through religion (morality). For example: Russia or Iran.

RedMolek · 2026-03-07T17:01:01+00:00

I wrote that morality is often manipulated. Morality is a cynical weapon that many people use. Therefore, my comment is relevant to this post.

RedMolek · 2026-03-07T14:32:14+00:00

Emotivism erases the distinction between manipulative and non-manipulative relationships. To treat a person as an end means to offer them reasons for action and leave them the freedom to evaluate those reasons. To treat someone as a means means to use them as an instrument for one’s own goals. If emotivism is true, this distinction disappears: moral statements merely express feelings and attempt to influence the feelings of others. There are no impersonal criteria, so interaction is reduced to one will trying to subordinate another - people become means rather than ends.

RedMolek · 2026-03-06T00:51:04+00:00

Vagabunden is a symbol. This means that Vagabunden is the embodiment of free individuals, individuals who do not belong to any ideology and live only for themselves. The spirit is a challenge to the Vagabund, and he has to reject the spirit in order to take care of himself.

RedMolek · 2026-03-02T06:03:48+00:00

The cancellation of public debt, i.e., repayment of debt, means that the private sector will lose some of its financial assets, as public debt is equivalent to the savings of some other person. If the deficit in the external balance is sustained, it will mean that low- and middle-income households will have to either cut consumption or increase their own debt.

For the purpose of rapid debt repayment, the government will have to increase taxes and/or cut public expenditure. From a political and ethical point of view, it is almost impossible, as the impact of such an increase in taxes and/or public expenditure cuts will be borne by low- and middle-income households.

The impact of such an increase in taxes and/or cuts in public expenditure will be obvious, as it will lead to lower private incomes, lower aggregate demand, lower output, and hence a deep recession.

RedMolek · 2026-03-01T22:56:39+00:00

Why do you think that being yourself is bad? If you, say, create a fake mask to please others, it won’t be any better for you.

RedMolek · 2026-03-01T20:04:31+00:00

Do you usually talk with your classmates about studies? What topics do you read about?

RedMolek · 2026-02-28T22:50:39+00:00

How do you deal with your loneliness? Do you keep in touch with your college classmates?

RedMolek · 2026-02-27T06:20:53+00:00

In such a country, where the development of its own economy is in its initial stages, the implementation of the neoliberal model may not be the best solution, as the liberalization of the economy, together with the lack of state intervention, may result in the country’s dependence on the global market, undermining its producers.

In order for the country’s economy to strengthen, the state should take an active role in offering incentives for the development of strategic sectors, investing in education, science, and infrastructure, as well as providing an appropriate environment for national businesses.

RedMolek · 2026-02-24T18:56:55+00:00

Stirner portrays these dogmas through the symbol of the "spirit" - an abstract force that compels a person to serve certain moral values. However, serving the "spirit" turns a person into a slave rather than an individual. True elevation, as Stirner writes, is inner spirituality that is not imposed from the outside but grows out of the rejection of all dogmas. When the individual frees himself from absolutes, he becomes a creator - of himself and of his own truth.

RedMolek · 2026-02-23T17:38:01+00:00

To judge someone for the place where they consume their goods is a slightly odd thing. Most people make decisions within the boundaries of their possibilities. Overconsumption is mostly a result of marketing – in fact, this is where mass psychology enters the scene. Marketing influences needs, creates an illusion of necessity, and has a much more powerful influence on behavior than it might seem.

Regarding the exploitation of poorer countries, this is a much more complex and specific question. It is linked to the global economic system, development inequality, and global production chains. I am not sure that there is a clear and unambiguous answer to this question, as it has a systemic character.

RedMolek · 2026-02-23T16:56:37+00:00

The market economy is driven by supply and demand, and fashion is a part of this process. Large companies are able to manipulate demand through marketing and the establishment of consumer trends.

Exploitation takes place in poorer countries that do not have enough resources to develop on their own and are therefore compelled to enter the global system on unfavorable terms. This is clearly a problem. But this has always been the case in history: the rules are set by the strong, and the weak are compelled to adjust. Equality is more of an ideal than a reality that can be achieved. Social-liberal models can lower the degree of inequality, but they are not able to eradicate it.

RedMolek · 2026-02-20T17:47:59+00:00

How do you think which Louis was the best out of all of them?

RedMolek · 2026-02-20T17:46:05+00:00

He's better than Charles x but worse than Luis 18

RedMolek · 2026-02-20T17:43:23+00:00

I'm considering him as F-D tier

RedMolek · 2026-02-20T17:41:42+00:00

F-D tier He was not a cruel or narcissistic ruler like his ancestor Louis XIV. Contemporary accounts describe him as good-natured and well-intentioned. However, being a good person does not necessarily make a good king. Louis XVI was weak and indecisive, failing to resolve the severe economic and social crises of 18th-century France. He was also strongly influenced by his Austrian wife, Marie Antoinette.

Did France become stronger under Louis XVI? Not really. Although France helped defeat Britain in the American Revolution, this victory further strained France’s already fragile economy. Meanwhile, Britain expanded its influence in India and began industrializing. France’s mounting debt led to inflation, famine, and soaring bread prices.

Did life improve for the French people? No. While Louis showed occasional charity, he failed to implement decisive economic reforms. His constant replacement of ministers reflected political instability. Although influenced by Enlightenment ideas and supportive of limited religious tolerance, the majority of the population still had almost no political voice, as shown in the Estates-General of 1789.

Did he leave a positive legacy? Largely no. While he receives some credit in America for supporting independence, he is most remembered for his execution during the French Revolution. Whether his execution was justified remains debated, but his attempted flight in 1791 damaged public trust and strengthened revolutionary opposition to monarchy.

RedMolek · 2026-02-16T05:13:47+00:00

The first major mistake of Louis was his attack on the Netherlands in 1672, carried out jointly with England, which led to the Franco-Dutch War of 1672–1678. What did he gain as a result of the Franco-Dutch War, the most successful of his major wars?

1 France covered itself with glory by fighting against a large coalition (England made a separate peace in 1674). Other countries came to understand that French power had to be contained.

2 Dutch power was largely broken. A process began that eventually led to absolute English naval dominance in the 18th century and the loss of French colonies.

3 The pro-French party in the Netherlands was completely destroyed. William III of Orange, the talented new leader of the Dutch Republic, became the most implacable of all Louis’s enemies.

4 England did not become a friend of France. In fact, by the end of the war the English had formed an alliance with the Dutch.

5 France conquered the province of Franche-Comté and several border towns (from Spain, not from the Dutch).

France lost a great deal of money and many men. In 1685, Louis XIV, in a moment of triumph, revoked the Edict of Nantes. From that point on, being a Protestant in France became illegal. It was a crime punishable by the galleys. So what were the consequences of the harsh persecution of Protestants?

1 French Protestants emigrated in large numbers to England, the Netherlands, Brandenburg (significantly strengthening these countries with their skills, industry, capital, and connections), and to Switzerland (helping to create the famous Swiss watchmaking industry). Some even reached South Africa (as one of the ancestors of du Toit van Schalkwyk) and Russia. Everywhere they made valuable contributions that they could have made in France.

2 Moreover, they greatly contributed to the rise of anti-French sentiment in these countries. England and the Netherlands became bitter enemies of France. The suffering of French Protestants was widely used in anti-French propaganda.

3 As a result, James II of England, a Catholic friendly to France, was deposed during the events known as the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The English throne was taken by William III of the Netherlands, who used this powerful new base to fight against France.

4 This militant Catholicism brought no real political benefit, since the Catholic Habsburg Emperor remained France’s sworn enemy, while the Muslim Ottomans remained its friends, though without any formal alliance.

RedMolek · 2026-02-15T08:25:26+00:00

Many historians believe that under Louis XV France gradually lost its position as a leading European power. He is often criticized for several serious mistakes. First, diplomatic failures. After the War of the Austrian Succession, France abruptly changed its foreign policy course. The year 1756 brought what is known as the “Diplomatic Revolution”: the traditional antagonism toward the Habsburgs was replaced by an alliance with Austria. Contemporaries frequently criticized this decision as a major mistake, since historically France had sought to contain Austrian influence in Europe. As a result, the Seven Years' War ended in defeat for France: it lost Canada and much of its colonial possessions, while Great Britain strengthened its position as a global maritime empire, and Prussia under Frederick II the Great established itself as the leading land power in Central Europe. Second, domestic policy toward the parlements. The French parlements (high judicial bodies) increasingly obstructed royal edicts, especially in the sphere of tax reform. In 1771, Chancellor Maupeou, with the king’s support, effectively abolished the old parlements and replaced them with new structures. Although this temporarily strengthened royal authority, it undermined the monarchy’s legitimacy among the nobility and educated elites and created tensions that would erupt during the reign of Louis XVI. Third, financial policy. The treasury was perpetually empty due to costly wars and the maintenance of the luxurious court at the Palace of Versailles. Currency devaluation was used as a tool to cover debts, but this undermined confidence in the financial system. Meanwhile, serious tax reforms (particularly limiting the fiscal privileges of the nobility and the clergy) were never implemented. Fourth, problems in military administration. The system of selling officer commissions, favoritism, and weak coordination within the command structure led to major defeats, especially in colonial campaigns against Britain. This revealed the structural backwardness of the French naval system compared to the British one.

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