• yesman@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    Why does capitalist reasoning always sound like a prayer to an angry god?

    We consulted the oracle and it seems that the dragon is tired of corn. So we’ve hedged our portfolio with wheat and virgins.

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      7 days ago

      because it’s made up. The stock has value because we think it does. Clap your hands if you believe!