[berrynice]

Modern capitalism puts itself at the center of society and greatly punishes anything that attempts to draw people away from holding capital gain as being the epitome of self-interest. Yes, Russia and the KSA do indeed bend to the will of capitalism, with varying degrees of resistance. If people were not rewarded for this behavior it would not continue.

[perl4ever]

"Modern capitalism puts itself at the center of society"

Does it insist upon itself?

[faissaloo]

It's moreso that too many people with too much control over resources insist on it.