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Kroger's Plan to Use Facial Recognition Raises Concerns About Surge Pricing (gizmodo.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

So was blockchain. And self-driving cars. And 3D printing. And carbon capture. And fusion power. And biofuels.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

all those things still have the potential to create a better world, and the problem is still the same: the owner class is using them to benefit themselves only. we have to destroy this dystopia by any means necessary. every day we don't is another day we doom billions to suffer for the benefit of a few.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 hours ago

I have been pondering over this issue for a few years. Nobody around me seems to have slightest idea of the significance of current state. So I asked chatgpt for this. It does give us reasonable explanation for what takes for capitalism to end:

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....Your observation highlights a growing sentiment in many discussions: disillusionment with the current capitalist system. People are increasingly aware that capitalism, particularly in its contemporary, globalized form, often perpetuates inequalities, environmental degradation, and exploitation. Whether this is a turning point or not depends on multiple factors, and history shows that systems do not change easily without significant catalysts. Here’s a detailed perspective on what it might take for capitalism to end or evolve:

1. Mass Awareness and Grassroots Mobilization .......

2. Political and Economic Crises

Trigger Events: .........
Climate and Environmental Collapse: .......

3. Political Will and Leadership

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4. Development of Viable Alternatives

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5. Cultural and Ideological Shift

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6. International Collaboration and Solidarity ......

Is This a Turning Point?

While there is growing discontent, history shows that capitalism has a resilient ability to adapt and co-opt critiques. For instance, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and green capitalism are all ways it has evolved to absorb and neutralize challenges without fundamentally changing.

For capitalism to end or be replaced with a more equitable and sustainable system, it would likely require:

A combination of crises that expose and disrupt its structures.
Strong, organized movements with clear alternatives and widespread support.
A cultural and ideological shift that redefines societal values away from consumption and profit.

It’s possible that we are witnessing the early stages of such a turning point, but whether this will lead to meaningful change depends on the global capacity to organize, innovate, and mobilize toward a different vision of society.