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by bhargav 1135 days ago
Not saying downsizing does not make sense, but its a stretch to say that its a service to our society to downsize one's company.

> As a society we allow layoffs because it reallocates skilled workers to new areas that actually need them

This more sounds like a trap mindset to me to be honest. Its associating some sort of morality to what is just regular part of running a business. Companies do what's best for the company and its investors first and foremost.
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AndrewKemendo 1135 days ago
The conceit that there exists human actions that are exempt from “morality” is fundamentally depraved.
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bhargav 1135 days ago
I don’t understand the point you’re trying to make. Are you suggesting that all corporations actions are based on morality?

I was pointing out that’s not the case.

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drewbug01 1135 days ago
> Are you suggesting that all corporations actions are based on morality?

I believe the suggestion is that they certainly should be based in some moral system. Corporations are a convenient fiction we use to shield the actual humans from the effects of the actions they collectively take.

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