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We've transitioned from celebrating scientific pioneers in the 19th-20th century to venerating capitalist CEOs in the 20th century who amassed wealth through market domination and reduced wages. (programming.dev)

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[-] lolola@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 11 months ago

What about the 19th century tycoons who paid to manufacture their own veneration through philanthropy fueled by the wealth they unjustly amassed?

this post was submitted on 03 Oct 2023

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