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Anti-Capitalism

You believe in creating a more equitable society where wealth and resources are distributed fairly among all individuals.

Anti-capitalism is a political ideology that opposes the principles of capitalism, which is an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, investments determined by private decision, and prices, production, and the distribution of goods determined mainly by competition in a free market. Anti-capitalists believe that capitalism is inherently exploitative, leading to social inequality, and is not sustainable in the long term. They argue that the capitalist system prioritizes profit over the well-being of individuals and the environment, leading to a conce…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If all necessities were provided, what do you think would motivate people to work and innovate?

 @9L6WBPMDemocrat from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

If everyone stops working, everything will start breaking down.

 @9L8CPY2 from Connecticut  disagreed…2yrs2Y

People have actually been shown to want still to work even in the presence of a UBI, and in this scenario, people can find something they are passionate about.

 @9L6WCDJ  from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

People would be more motivated to work and innovate if they first gained easier access to education to work in the fields they actually desire, rather than the path society inherently leads them through - which would be more productive.

 @9L8MHYH from Alabama  agreed…2yrs2Y

Sometimes people do not have the funds to go through college for the career they want to pursue, which leads them to a minimum wage job, or a job that isn't pleasing for them, making them dread working the job.

 @9L6WCDJ  from Texas  agreed…2yrs2Y

I agree - financial aid and scholarships are a great resource that lower-class citizens should be made more aware of.

 @9L6X24X  from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

No, I don't. People need ownership of what they do and that in itself is an incentive. Capitalism incentivizes discovery, invention, and hard work. I don't know how they function on Star Trek, but their cashless, classless society is fictional.

 @9L6W9FHDemocrat from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

more pay or better opportunities to have lower taxes or bills

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would your daily choices be impacted if products were made to last rather than be replaced?

 @9HZ6GNN from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I think we wouldn't waste as much products and save alot of profit.

 @9J3MRMV from Hawaii  agreed…2yrs2Y

An increase in quality would mean an increase in prices. An increase in prices provides a natural incentive for people to take care of their possessions and replace them less often.

 @9J2GZMC from California  agreed…2yrs2Y

it would make the most sense to have things that last because when we have reliable things that will work for a long time we wont need to get new ones as often making it easier to not waste

 @9HZ8PQZ from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

It would be way better, we wouldn't have to spend money as much, we can direct it to other stuff.

 @9J2CBVQ from Florida  agreed…2yrs2Y

If we didn't have to spend so much money on things tat could last as long as they could we could spend on things we need that might not have enough money for.

 @9HZ634N from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

I would definitely have more money because I wouldn't have to be replacing everything.

 @9HZ6WFL from California  answered…2yrs2Y

My daily choices would be impacted in a negative way. I would no longer be careful of the items that I would be using because they were made to last. Also. it would make me go outside less, to buy things, it would be able to save me money as well.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What if our sense of community became stronger than our desire for individual financial success; how would daily life change?

 @9L3NQRSfrom New York  answered…2yrs2Y

daily life wouldn't change too much, rather the mindset and goals of people would certainly change

 @9L3NSXC from Colorado  answered…2yrs2Y

then America would have Lower Crime rates, We Would be much safer, And we would Focus on much more Important things

 @9L3NS65 from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

People would be able to pursue passions over profit and work towards a sustainable and supportive community rather than financial success.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would it make you feel if success was measured by impact on others rather than personal wealth?

 @9KW5CM8Republican from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Success should be based on one's own, personal definition; it is unique for every person and situation. In the terms of privatized businesses, success is based in terms of how much profit they can make. In my opinion, using the anti-capitalist definition of success cannot be used because every person and privatized business have the right to their own, unique usage and definition of success that best fits their personal beliefs.

 @9KWRMZNDemocrat from North Carolina  agreed…2yrs2Y

Anyone can make money- not everyone can make an impact. Impacts last forever, money's not important when you die.

 @9KTH4KP from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I think that wealth shouldn't be determinative of how important a person was.

 @9KTGZ55 from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

A shift towards measuring success by impact on others rather than personal wealth could be seen as a positive evolution towards a more socially focused and equitable society.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

If you could create an economy based on sustainability and fairness, what would be your first step?

 @9HMK543 from West Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Increase tax rates on large corporations and wealthy individuals and reinvest in programs based on social mobility.

 @9HMK5XK from West Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Destroy all large corporations and monopolies and nationalize industry.

 @9HMJZ6WDemocrat from West Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

To raise taxes for larger corporations in order to fund public projects

 @9HMKFBX from West Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Relocating funds of the extremely wealthy to social programs and free college through both tax and budget reform.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What kind of changes would make you enthusiastic about participating in a local community project?

 @9HVFTCC from Missouri  answered…2yrs2Y

i do not know i dont think any changes wold make me more enthusiastic about anything

 @9HVF85KSocialistanswered…2yrs2Y

I despise capitalism, I believe the rich benefits off of the hard work of the hardworking poor, who 90% of the time aren’t compensated at a rate that is fair enough in comparison of the CEOs of these big corporations who take home hefty paychecks and give scraps to the workers.

It wouldn’t take much for me to participate in an anti capitalism community project.

 @9HVWL2K from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

I don't need any more motivation to help out. I think the rich ride off the poor in this world and it's gross.

 @9HVFWCHRepublican from Missouri  answered…2yrs2Y

I'm afraid I have to disagree with anti-capitalism because as American citizens you should be able to own whatever you want.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Can capitalism truly address social issues, or does it inherently aggravate inequality and injustice?

 @9H5BR66 from Pennsylvania  answered…3yrs3Y

I would not say that Anti-Capitalism can truly address social issues simply because the system is too deeply integrated into American society already. Though I agree completely that capitalism can push inequality and further environmental issues, it is inherently the most "fair" system we can live fruitfully under.

 @9H5C97RConstitution from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

Unabridged capitalism promotes prosperity and opportunities... Therefore it allows progress for the ones willing and capable.

 @9H5C52SLibertariananswered…3yrs3Y

if there's no incentive to get better, then nobody will want to get better.

 @9H5CCN3 from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

if they listened to the people and let them voice there opinions and expierence then it would be up to the citizens mainly

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Do you think capitalism encourages innovation, or does it exploit the many for the benefits of the few?

 @9HCSN8Q from California  answered…3yrs3Y

In its current form, there are too many opportunities for exploiting the working class in favor of the rich. The government needs to introduce more regulations.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What aspects of your life would you prioritize if societal success wasn't measured by wealth?

 @9HV3C6J  from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

If we magically didn't need money, and a more capitalist economy is shown to work out the best for any country (One example: America), I would travel and live in nature or live in simplicity. I would build a home, find a place to build off of, garden, read, paint, and grow a family. I would take time to enjoy my life. There is always still a chance to have this, or even if I end up not having all this, I can still be happy, with or without the money.

 @9HTW9KW from Iowa  answered…2yrs2Y

Actually taking time to enjoy nature and appreciate the wonderful preservation of national parks

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

In what ways do you believe society unfairly rewards or punishes people based on their economic status?

 @9HH6XWJ from Massachusetts  answered…3yrs3Y

if you are able to present yourself in a clean respectable manner, you are able to use that as a bias for you when networking

 @9HH6WBY from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

I believe that we need to do what is right and fix of what is wrong about this.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

What would our cities look like if public spaces were valued more than shopping malls?

 @9HMJXBG from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

More natural landscapes and places of nature, less industrialized and a greater focus on natural landscapes

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What ethical dilemmas have you faced when making purchases, and how did you resolve them?

 @9KBRDKPWorkers from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

There were times when I came to a realization that people have done extensive research on some of the corporations that they purchase from and it shows that they go throw unresolved child labor laws and use child labor as profit. I simply stopped using the website or app when I heard of the issues that existed within this company.

 @9KBKW57Independent  from Colorado  answered…2yrs2Y

I think that shrink formation is just a form of gouging, and it shouldn’t have happened. All of the major corporations took advantage of the Covid pandemic, and gained more money than they should have ethically. Members of Congress and Senate should never be allowed to take loans for their businesses because they have a different interest involved they have insider knowledge and it’s a question of ethical conduct..

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would the concept of ownership change if access to resources was based on need rather than wealth?

 @9JL7FF4 from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

The concept of ownership would change as luxuries would become obsolete and everyone would "need" everything.

 @9JL6SQT from Arkansas  answered…2yrs2Y

The price would increase if resources were based on need

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How would you feel if the hardest working people still struggled to make ends meet while others live in luxury without effort?

 @6YS8342  from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

The people are angry of injustices both perceived and actual the government should help those in need to create wealth redistribution to those in need.

 @9HS6JQJ from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel that the gap between the bottom and the top, and the difference in return on investment in staggering. It feels unfair though the methods to the top are blessed to those who work hard and smart.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How might global crises be handled differently in a world without the pressures of capitalism?

 @9HMJZBK from Utah  answered…3yrs3Y

Everything could be monitored which would make for a lot less crimes and the nation could have better spending as income would be increased from no capitalism

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine a society where everyone's basic needs are guaranteed; how do you think people would spend their free time?

 @9JL7MY5 from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

Probably not working if they don't have to worry about their needs

 @9JBR62B from Rhode Island  answered…2yrs2Y

People could do many things like hangout with friends and family or even do fun things like hobbies that they enjoy.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would your goals shift if workplaces rewarded teamwork and collective achievements over individual ambition?

 @9L3FW39Republican from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

I would place more emphasis on building my teamwork and networking skills rather than my academic skills

 @9L3FD9Wanswered…2yrs2Y

I would help encourage this to further and my ideas probably wouldn't change all that being because I already support it

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What one dream would you chase if financial constraints were taken out of the equation?

 @9KTHJ5CDemocrat from Oregon  answered…2yrs2Y

Free healthcare and school tuition for citizens no matter age or race

 @9KTHH62Green from Oregon  answered…2yrs2Y

I would work towards a providing clean energy for all humans.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What if young people's dreams were not limited by economic barriers; what dreams do you think would be most common?

 @9JL8BZF from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

Owning a house, traveling other countries like Japan, and buying a bunch of merchandises and clothes.

 @9JL7BXB from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

We could think about more important solutions to problems like climate change and gun violence.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Can you share an experience where you felt pressured to prioritize money over your personal values?

 @9HMJBZ4 from Maryland  answered…3yrs3Y

I have a few times but I never let anyone do that.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would your friendships evolve if economic status wasn't a factor in social dynamics?

 @9L4MR32Independent from Missouri  answered…2yrs2Y

Friendships would become more authentic and diverse if economic status didn't influence social dynamics. Connections would be based on shared interest and values rather than wealth. Circles would be less judgmental and gain strong communications based on support.

 @9L4N7TL from Mississippi  answered…2yrs2Y

they would be the same as my friend groups don't do much politically

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might your approach to learning change if the education system valued creativity over employability?

 @9JKPM4W from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

A student should be able to be creative, to think better for the future.

 @9JKP9MBSocialist from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

Honestly creativity develops happier people, which would cause people to want to work.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would it shape your sense of identity if career status wasn't tied to financial earnings?

 @9LCBDJFanswered…2yrs2Y

To shape my sense of career status I would show how effective my methods and strategies are in whatever field I'm in.

 @9LCBBV4answered…2yrs2Y

What an incredible world it would be if I could find any job I wanted to do and not worry about paying rent. I would be free.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

In what ways has the drive for economic growth directly affected your education or future career prospects?

 @9HLYMLN from South Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

Economic growth is a big topic for me and makes me want to try harder to reach a good future,

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How would you feel if your dream job didn't offer financial stability due to the current economic system?

 @9HMJKGL from Oregon  answered…3yrs3Y

I will only pursue a job that will give me financial stability

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Are you comfortable with the environmental impact of capitalism, or should sustainability take precedence over profits?

 @9HDGMWPIndependent from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

sustainability is important and should matter more.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How would you envision the future of innovation if inventors focussed on collective well-being over market success?

 @9HNVWB7 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

The world my be less lazy, and there would be more sophisticated farming equipment being developed.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Would you be willing to give up some personal luxuries if it meant a more equal distribution of resources in society?

 @9HMJXWZanswered…3yrs3Y

If I was rich, I would say no, but if I was poor, I would say yes.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What if the health of the planet was the chief factor in economic decisions; how would that impact your choices?

 @9L6YDGB from Missouri  answered…2yrs2Y

It would affect them aa bit but i am only one person in the grand scheme of things

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would a shift away from competitive practices to cooperative ones impact the way you engage with your peers?

 @9KD98S8from Maine  answered…2yrs2Y

I know what this question is and it only works in small communities

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If your future job's success wasn't measured by income, but by social impact, what would you choose to do?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How can we balance personal freedoms with the need for a fair distribution of resources?

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