Virtue Signaling and Capitalism

This chapter explores the recent actions of sports teams, particularly the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans, in their stand against racism, while critiquing virtue signaling and the effectiveness of such gestures. The discussion extends to corporate behavior and shareholder capitalism, criticizing corporations that engage in social activism at the expense of their primary responsibilities. Additionally, the chapter reflects on societal issues including wealth disparity and climate change, questioning the intentions and impacts of various cultural narratives.