My View on Corporations
Why We Should Like Corporations
Simply put, corporations allow for massive economies of scale. That’s how we can buy a reasonably good car for $13K. That’s how we can buy groceries at the local supermarket. And that’s how we can get our new-fangled technologies (on which to write and read blogs).
Why We Should Hate Corporations
Again, simply put, corporations usually answer to shareholders, and what the shareholders want may not be in the best interest of the non-shareholders (see my post on smoking). Since there are fewer shareholders than non-shareholders, the few have power over the many.
What Can or Should We Do?
- As consumers, use critical thinking to be aware and not be taken advantage of.
- As shareholders, employ the same insight to see beyond short-term gains.
Think About It
A corporation is legally considered an entity, but in the end, a corporation is really made up of people. As people all living on this planet, shouldn’t we think beyond us-versus-them, and instead use the power of corporations to find a way to live in a peaceful, sustainable world, one that will endure for future generations, long after you and I are gone?
Other posts you may enjoy:
- The Bitter History Teacher
- Points of View
- Why Be Wary of Super Cheap Products
- The Best Times to Think
- Who Are the Gamblers?
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