[pastel8739]

Why is that better? Because you read about it in a sci fi book?

[moomoo11]

and what did you read that makes you anti progress and imagination?

[digitaltrees]

History. The general state of humanity is one where wealth and power concentrate.

I am disappointed that SV is shifting to a disregard for the dangers of monopolies and monarchies.

[moomoo11]

i also read history. my people were basically oppressed for centuries. if you think today is bad you're privileged and silly, and probably possess a w2 mentality where you get a paycheck every 2 weeks and think that's somehow oppressive.