09-21-2013, 03:08 PM | #121 |
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I haven't read the entire thread, but to throw in my two cents... I agree ebooks should be left alone however eTextbooks could greatly benefit from enhancement
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09-22-2013, 09:55 AM | #122 |
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Perhaps I'm being cynical, but so far what I've seen of the world is definitely more concerned with monetizing everything in sight then providing their clientele with the best product or service. Convincing clients that a certain minimal acceptable value good or service, for lots of the client's money, is the name of the game.
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In my opinion, you're leading a very shallow life that way. You'll end up with a very full wallet, but a very empty brain. After my level of savings and income reached the amount of "enough to live comfortably and do what I want to do without too much trouble (as long as I don't loose my job)", then there is no use for even *more* money. I'm not a person to suddenly start spending more or live more expensive if I have more money. Maybe I'm just satisfied more easily than the real capitalists. Last edited by Katsunami; 09-22-2013 at 10:32 AM. |
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The latter are *very* rare and actually principled, value-focused small business types. Even the watered-down "lower-case capitalists" believe in letting market forces convey consumers' needs and desires and align their interests with the prevailing forces instead of fighting them or trying to bypass them, say through price-fixing conspiracies or bribing corrupt bureaucrats and government officials. Or simply lobbying politicians for "special snowflake" favors and protections. Those scum-sucking money-grubbers aren't capitalists, they just hide behind them. |
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