It’s almost like they’re a bad car.
WeirdGoesPro
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This may be the first true thing he’s said in his entire life.
I just read his Wikipedia page. Under the conditions of his time, how was he a racist? The article says he opposed slavery, opposed “scientific racists” of the time who argued polygenism and that some races were “transitional” between animal and man, and he asserted that science could never excuse the atrocities of slave owners.
He did have incomplete theories about a racial hierarchy of intelligence, which was a common idea at the time. The article doesn’t suggest that he was a primary champion of that theory, or that it heavily featured in most of his work.
In my opinion, he seems like a man who was doing what he could to expand his understanding of his observations, even if he was limited and misled by the prevailing methods and attitudes of his lifetime. Perhaps he should be judged against his peers rather than modern sensitivities, particularly without any evidence of malice in his work.
There is a difference between not paying attention and not registering memories. Millions of people operate cars a little zoned out every day. With both hands on the wheel and a decent level of experience, your muscle memory and natural reactions will operate the vehicle adequately.
Zoning out a little on the road does not equal distracted driving like text messaging, loud kids, or fiddling with screen controls. Your mind is still focused on the task, even if you aren’t registering memories about it.
In my opinion, the work and the liability are both part of the job. If something goes terribly wrong in this place, I am not on the hook for it. I can call them at any time to report a problem, and they are now going to be the ones to have to fix it—not me.
That is a benefit I get from renting that I wouldn’t have if I owned the place. Even cooperatives, which I have lived in several times before and that eliminate the existence of a traditional landlord, are not without the need to collect additional funds to offset the liability of major repairs in the future.
It seems like the primary difference with a landlord is that a salary gets calculated into that, and people often perceive that salary as too high.
Compensation regulation seems more reasonable than cursing all landlords, in my opinion. I think there is a realistic use for people who want to be a steward of homes for other people who aren’t ready for the responsibility of ownership.
Question: my landlord ethically renovated and rented out a historical building. There are a lot of nuances with the upkeep that none of the tenants would necessarily be qualified to handle on their own. The landlord has educated themselves on the historical and legal needs of the building, sourced period accurate replacement parts for repairs, renovated and continually upkeeps an antique elevator, organizes cleanings and inspections for our antique windows, and a whole lot more. At times that tenants have experienced financial hardship (pandemic), they have even adjusted rent to match financial ability.
How is that not a job?
No doubt that some (maybe even most) landlords out there exploit their position to get money for nothing, but there are also those out there who are doing the job properly as a caretaker for the property.
There are different types of CEO’s. I played that role for a startup once, and it was one of the more difficult jobs I’ve ever done. The responsibility takes its toll.
I’m sure there are fat cats at the top of established businesses that do nothing, but I’m not convinced that it is typical of even 50% of people who do that job.
Disagree with point 4. Feel like I probably disagree with a couple more, but they are too vague to tell.
Doing nothing at all is one of the biggest sources of misery in my life. If I can fill the nothing moments with something either productive or enjoyable, then I tend to be a lot happier. True nothing (doom scrolling, pointless grinding, getting stoned enough to be in a state of twilight wakefulness, barely registering the hours go by) is one of the most damaging habits you can form, in my opinion.
“Boy, oh boy, am I glad to be an American.” - Donald Duck
Thanks! It’s nice to finally understand why it’s so snappy.
Pretty sure Chipotle is owned by McDonalds.
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