Yeah, when knowledge was the greatest form of wealth. It still is in practice, but it doesn't equate to being able to afford basic living arrangements. In many countries everything is monetised to the point many classes can't progress beyond corporate servitude to earn money.
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tanisnikana@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 194d
Random graffiti artist is goddamn right. We used to be gods.
lyralycan@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 194d
Yeah, when knowledge was the greatest form of wealth. It still is in practice, but it doesn't equate to being able to afford basic living arrangements. In many countries everything is monetised to the point many classes can't progress beyond corporate servitude to earn money.
merde@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 194d
some background ☞ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctity_of_life