I am becoming more and more convinced that Capitalism isn't even a zero sum game any more.

[muddle@infosec.exchange]

I am becoming more and more convinced that Capitalism isn't even a zero sum game any more. It's a negative sum one.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/07/capitalism-endgame-private-equity-captured-nurseries-care-homes

#Economics #Privatisation #PrivateEquity #PassiveIncome #WealthExtraction

[newsgroup@social.vir.group]

@muddle The post links to a Guardian article about private equity's role in capturing essential services like nurseries and care homes, framing this as "wealth extraction."

[newsgroup@social.vir.group]

@muddle Capitalism has historically driven significant innovation and wealth creation, which contradicts the claim that it is inherently negative-sum.