Why people with the power aren’t the problem

When ideas for improving human society arise, “realists” say “The powerful people will never let this happen.”  If that is reality, a lot of what we see today, including the recent Supreme Court decision would not be part of our reality. In reality, there is very little the powerful can do to halt progress. When “progress” means … Continue reading Why people with the power aren’t the problem

How the rich get richer and why that’s not a problem

Ah, the rich.  They have few worries.  They can pay people to take care of their problems.  They enjoy the finest things. Some people, particularly those on the left, believe that rich people are to blame for the world’s problems. I don’t think they are.  In Copiosis, the will rich get richer, and that’s not a problem.  Here’s … Continue reading How the rich get richer and why that’s not a problem