[Analemma_]

This is emblematic of a certain kind of foolish libertarian thinking where capitalism is treated as an end rather than a means. To normal people, the entire selling point of capitalism is that it is pitched as the best way to achieve a happy and comfortable life for the greatest number. If it's working against that end, what good is it? Toss it out and replace it.

[simianwords]

You have zero theory of mind if you think the poster is a libertarian instead of making a tongue in cheek comment

[Analemma_]

I don't think the parent is being tongue-in-cheek, and even if he is, plenty of people have expressed that sentiment seriously. Robin Hanson famously thinks addiction is impossible (or rather, that it's a true expression of revealed preference), which he ideologically needs to do because to admit otherwise creates problems for his defense of unrestrained capitalism.

[dTal]

I'm curious how he rationalizes the thriving market for nicotine patches.

[rhelz]

I'm still refactoring my theory of mind in the face of the obvious successes of AI.