The iron cage is one that will always be there. It may be that no matter how hard we try there will always be one as long as there are people who wish to gain the sole benefit. We, as a global society, will just create a new one though I have hope...More

I appreciate the comments mentioned. I find this an interesting theme to unpack. The enemy being a religious cage compared to a philosophical one. Either way created by man? Both being systems of a kind?

Max Weber's concept of the "iron cage" describes how modern society's rationalization and bureaucratization trap individuals in systems prioritizing efficiency, predictability, and control. Evidence of this can be seen in bureaucratic workplaces...More

South Africa has a mixed economy in which there is a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. South Africa has adopted an economic policy called the Reconstruction and Development Programme...More

I really like your point that an alternative solution is often not provided and the economic development as the sole measurement of success and progress is given. Although in many countries the "green" parties are now getting the seats, I wonder...More

In the field of Chemistry or Science, we have invented and synthesized many useful consumer goods or products which might contain chemicals that will persist in the environment for long periods, disrupting ecosystem and potentially harming most...More

What sort of universal basic income has he suggested? I think it could be different in different regions even just within the same country? I feel like government incentives might have swayed those who are unsure about having children to at least a...More

@Kristina Pilgueva, Your inquiry delves into the pivotal debate between consumer influence and governmental regulation in mitigating negative externalities produced by businesses. Consumers, indeed, wield a degree of power through their...More