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Okay hate on capitalism, fair enough
But equating it to literal slavery like we've had in the past (and still have in some parts of the world) seems problematic to me
What literal slavery? The pyramids weren’t built with slave labor.
Having 100% exclusive rights over the fruits of a person's labor, so, a job.
Ever applied for a mortgage?
But they don't. I can end this arrangement at any point in time.
Yes, and I can't remember anyone forcing me to buy this specific apartment, or preventing me from selling it and moving anywhere else.
Regardless, my point wasn't that work isn't slavery, my point is that the pyramids weren't built with slave labor.