I think the "usage of the fake proletariat" doesn't mean that the effects of sex, race, etc. are not real. They exist, but are secondary to more fundamental forces like wealth of parents, intelligence, and education of parents.

Focusing on the secondary issues of sex/race/etc. allows the ruling class to bypass the fundamental question of inequality. Indeed even inequality of "opportunity" is an awkward side-step which has gone unquestioned. Fundamentally it is inequality of outcome that is relevant. We accept inequality of outcome because it allows us to build a bigger, stronger capitalist whole.

Greed drives the total economy, because humans want to surpass each other. Harnessing this competitive drive is what led the Western world to greatness over other civilizations which also have bureaucracies, institutions, and educational systems. I know I love PKing fellow CFers and getting paid more than my peers not because I really need to but because I just like winning competitions. :-) Within bounds of decency of course.

So how do we allow some humans to win, but also allow the losers to live relatively comfortable lives, and at the same time continue to grow in economy and competitiveness? I think that's the bigger policy question that needs answering today, and most governments haven't even begun to acknowledge the facts necessary to embark on this mission.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/24/2017 12:38AM by starbright.