• grte@lemmy.ca
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    2 days ago

    There can’t be a shortage of it. Our capacity can be limited.

    Yes, we are finite beings in a finite world. The idea of infinite wealth in that context is absurd. I understand what you are saying, I just think it is stupid.

    You seem to think your field of study is based on study of the natural world rather than founded on assumptions. As though what you are saying is natural law. It isn’t.

    • Foxer@lemmy.ca
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      The beings are finite but the wealth is not. I don’t know how to explain this more simply. If you fall into the ocean there’s only so much water you can drink so your ability is finite but from a practical point of view the water is infant.

      This is extremely simple, the point is the limit is the person not the wealth

      And no I’m just trying to find a way to explain it to you that will make it easier for you to get your head around. Honestly I’ve never had this kind of trouble explaining this concept to someone. My mother gets this.

      Bottom line is that your lack of wealth is not because somebody else is hoarding wealth.