Or rather we celebrate what makes money within the fuzzy bounds of the law as success and trust it far too much and hand wave for a bit and say something to the effect of “the markets will work out what’s ultimately good for people on its own.”
No, some people allowed that. Those people decided that was a good idea for them despite there being reports of the bad effects. And even when other similar options arrived they stayed. Absolute disaster
Fascinating and true point, but considering the former are the only group technically capable of implementing it, you'd assume they would have an outsized role dictating the terms of engagement.
No, we used a tool, and we've got addicted. Some fought that addiction, others are not figuring out what is going on yet. Free market and shiny gadget.