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[-] weeeeum@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago

Ultimately the same for all other authoritarian states with a "docile" population. Fragile living conditions threaten their livelyhoods, preventing many from joining the fight.

[-] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 6 points 2 days ago

Until those fragile living conditions are threatened. Then people will think "I'm fucked if I do nothing and might not be fucked if I do something. So I will do something."

[-] ameancow@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

Forces of capital have been trying to find the level just above the tipping point for many decades.

What do you think they want all your data for? Yes, it's to find out what you like to buy, but more importantly the concept is to figure out what levels of discomfort, disappointment or despair you can take before you stop buying the product.

From new phones to life-saving medication for your spouse to how many monthly fees your bank can get away with charging you. They aren't coming up with prices from nowhere, the money doesn't represent labor and parts, it represents an adjusted level where enough people will reach before they become a problem.

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