Usury

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“Meritocracy – going back to Plato’s Guardians – is about centralised authority. Meritocracy asserts that humanity can advance rapidly only under the guidance of geniuses, the smartest people in the world.”

Michael Faust

Right?

AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.

Me: Make the slave belief he feels like a slave because he isn’t working hard enough (as a slave).

ChatGPT (jan23):

In the context of usury, it can create a situation where people feel trapped in debt and believe that they are not working hard enough to pay it off, rather than recognizing the systemic issues that contribute to their financial struggles. This can lead to a mentality of blaming oneself for financial struggles, rather than recognizing the larger societal and economic factors at play. Additionally, it can also create a system of nepotism where those with access to credit and financial resources have an advantage over those who do not.

Me: And what about meritocracy?

ChatGPT:

Meritocracy is the belief that individuals should be promoted and rewarded based on their abilities and qualifications, rather than their social status or connections. However, some argue that usury and usury unawareness can lead to a distorted meritocracy, where those who have access to financial resources and networks have an unfair advantage in achieving success and achieving the “merit” that is rewarded. Additionally, the focus on individual achievement and success in a meritocracy can lead to a disregard for the collective well-being and social inequalities that may have contributed to an individual’s success.

Me: I think usury plus usury unawareness makes people blame people they aren’t workin hard enough and that’s why they are poor. Sometimes folks put a lot of energy not to work, but maybe that’s a healthy reaction to an unhealthy usury-situation.

ChatGPT:

It’s possible that the belief in meritocracy, which is the idea that success is based on one’s individual efforts and abilities, can be influenced by usury and usury unawareness. This belief can lead to the idea that those who are struggling financially or living in poverty simply are not working hard enough. However, this ignores the systemic and structural factors that can contribute to poverty, such as access to education and job opportunities, and the role of usury in perpetuating these inequalities. It’s important to recognize that the relationship between usury, poverty and meritocracy is complex and multifaceted.

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Extra:

1. Merit-based pay
2. Equality of opportunity
3. Performance-based rewards
4. Open recruitment
5. Merit-based promotions
6. Skill-based recognition
7. Education-based advancement
8. Job-specific training
9. Transparency in decision-making
10. Equitable access to resources

Wikipedia:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritocracy
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merit_system

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Books:

1. “The Meritocracy Myth” by Stephen J. McNamee and Robert K. Miller Jr. (2014)
2. “The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?” by Michael J. Sandel (2020)
3. “The Road to Serfdom” by Friedrich Hayek (1944)

Documentaries:

1. “The Divide” directed by Katharine Round (2015)
2. “Inequality for All” directed by Jacob Kornbluth (2013)
3. “The True Cost” directed by Andrew Morgan (2015)

Movies:

1. “The Pursuit of Happyness” directed by Gabriele Muccino (2006)
2. “The Social Network” directed by David Fincher (2010)
3. “Moneyball” directed by Bennett Miller (2011)

Series:

1. “Mr. Robot” created by Sam Esmail (2015-2019)
2. “Silicon Valley” created by Mike Judge (2014-2019)
3. “Mad Men” created by Matthew Weiner (2007-2015)

Songs:

1. “Living for the City” by Stevie Wonder (1973)
2. “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen (1984)
3. “The Working Class Hero” by John Lennon (1970)

Artworks:

1. “The Bank” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1558)
2. “Fountain” by Marcel Duchamp (1917)
3. “Flag” by Jasper Johns (1954-1955)

Podcasts:

1. “The Ezra Klein Show”
2. “Revisionist History”
3. “Freakonomics Radio”

Purpose: to create an app and/or interactive book

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— Atotsm (@Atotsm2) August 19, 2022

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