Jack Collis - e/acc pt 1
Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour
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Greed and Self-Interest in Capitalism: Exploring Jeff Bezos's Motivations
This chapter questions why Jeff Bezos continues to accumulate wealth when he already has more than enough, discussing whether his motivations are driven by personal gain, control, or desire to be seen as a leader. It explores Stearner's conception of self-interest and how it differs from the liberal economic sense. The chapter also examines the concept of freedom and constraints through the comparison of Jeff Bezos and the Popper, discussing their revolutionary potential and the effects of capitalism on their conditions.
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