muhtesem insan;113498 Wrote:Why? Wouldn't it be better if advancement were driven by betterment of life rather than profit.
"Betterment of life" doesn't pay the bills, which these advances require. You need to generate revenue to meet expenses. And those who participate in a capitalist economy can amass wealth that enables them to work toward betterment of life (e.g., Sean Penn).
Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when
called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
(Oscar Wilde)
called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
(Oscar Wilde)