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Exploitation of other people

The song was written in thoughts of South African miners.

 Exploitation is not a purely economic phenomenon, but a state of mind. In principle, it means putting oneself above others. This has been contrary to all the principles of the United Nations Charter and most of the constitutions of democratic countries. So there is no lack of rules, and therefore exploitation is a violation of the rules of coexistence accepted by the majority of people.

To rise above these rules is therefore a crime against humanity. But why does it happen all the time anyway? It has to do with struggle for survival and competition. Neither of these can be eliminated by decree, since it is deeply rooted in our history of development as living beings. And at this point only the principle of balance can help. Unfortunately, balance is a laborious act.

However, we should use our human capacity for thought to compare the toil of balance with the experience of infinite suffering in wars and other confrontations. The result should be clear. The Second World War lasted nearly 7 years and cost millions of people their lives. How many negotiations could have been conducted in that time?

Or take a business model from the economy as an example. We have developed powerful computers that can analyze business models precisely. What if we use benevolent figures in the placeholder for employee compensation that are actually enough to survive? Is there a profit left? If not, take the time to develop the model further and further until it works without exploitation. This should not be too much to ask.

The shortest path always has the highest price. Don’t be lazy! A good education should not be seen as power but as responsibility. Support the people who want to face this responsibility and not those who promise a quick improvement. That is always a lie!

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