There’s a famous Mitchell & Webb sketch where two SS officers, mid-conversation on the Eastern Front, suddenly notice something troubling about their uniforms. “Hans,” one ask…
You’re completely correct, there is no ethical consumption in capitalism. If you look closely enough you’ll find that we’re all made hypocrites in one way or another every time we buy anything.
We can, however, avoid techno-totalitarian fascism with a liberal application of shame and ridicule directed at the educated professionals who make these companies able to operate.
You’re completely correct, there is no ethical consumption in capitalism. If you look closely enough you’ll find that we’re all made hypocrites in one way or another every time we buy anything.
We can, however, avoid techno-totalitarian fascism with a liberal application of shame and ridicule directed at the educated professionals who make these companies able to operate.
It’s a long, slow awakening. Or as Tillie Olsen said,