Has anyone else seriously thought about how stupid a concept the economy is?

We have to buy and discard buy and discard buy and discard perpetually.
If we don't do that all of human society implodes.
It's pretty much that simple.

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badminton · 61-69, MVIP

When there is a depression millions of people are plunged into poverty. Yet there are no less resources, not less food, not less timber, not less raw materials, etc How does that work?

Really · 80-89, M

@badminton Oh badminton, that basic question has been rattling around in my head for a few decades. Do you have a theory in answer to it?

badminton · 61-69, MVIP

@Really I think it's because corporations, Wall Street and billionaires fix that way. Well, fellow peasants, it's time to get out the torches and pitchforks.