[stingraycharles]

Highly dependent upon circumstances, the government should really only regulate prices on a few things and that’s it (ie essential needs such as healthcare and energy, which is the case where I’m from).

Having government mandated prices for everything is a very silly approach.

[mike_hearn]

The post you're replying to was being sarcastic.

[stingraycharles]

With the current state of the internet and the absolute nonsense I’ve seen people write online I didn’t catch that, so I apologize for not catching that.

[renewiltord]

I think your earnest response was actually a good way to engage.

[renewiltord]

Another essential need is video games and Internet, without which most people cannot survive. Today's people also need access to the AI companion Ani part of the Grok 4 character suite built by x.ai. But we can solve the latter problem by just providing everyone with a $100k/year budget to spend on companionship. Mental health is health. Other platitudes available on demand. If you like, I can also use LLM to say such platitudes in the drawn out style of OP comment so that everyone can gather around and participate in game of Woe The Capitalist. Great enjoyment.