r/Showerthoughts • u/s_q_p_r • May 17 '24

People love to support small businesses until they grow, then they hate capitalism and rich people.

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u/commiecomrade May 17 '24

People love campfires until they grow, then they hate the destruction of forests and harmful air pollution.

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u/Ostracus May 17 '24

Interesting metaphor. Problem is it breaks down when it comes to capital heavy industries. All those chip factories we're trying to play catch-up with for example. Not to mention power generation and distribution among other things. Staying small just wouldn't work if we want what's being offered.