Lately I have been struck with thoughts about Capitalism. And thanks today to BusinessPundit.com for including Sushi Money in the eclectic Carnival of the Capitalists 4th Anniversary Edition. But I came to the carnival thinking about business and expansion… so many facets of capitalism that drive the world of commerce. Maybe more importantly for the dichotomy I keep seeing as the world continues to change through creative expansion, technological (r)evolution, and wrenching pre-industrial strife among the poorest nations. I found myself intrigued by the first chapter of Democratic Capitalism and Its Discontents by Brian C. Anderson; the alternatives to capitalism have left nothing except misery through generations. I’m also amazed how the opponents continue professing beliefs that “Capitalism is the Worst Enemy of Humanity.” It bogles the mind that some can place such blame without understanding the potential for change and prosperity, and the lifting of so many from the depths of poverty and war. An excellent article from the Wall Street Journal focuses on these issues and how similar beliefs leave No Room for Entrepreneurs. Capitalism may never solve all the miseries attendant to the human condition, and may well force challenges and change along the way, but tell me what economic and human productive system has ever reached so far to foster the advancement of knowledge and human progress? So many people disagree… a quick Google search brings up extreme debate with hosts of people who see businesses and capitalists as evil, greedy moneymongers. Very strange indeed. I find it interesting to observe what is happening in Asia and India today, because the evidence speaks volumes, and the debate there is alive and well. Capitalism will continue… have a great day.
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