The author quotes Yuval Noah Harari "Sapiens" then argues against him with:
> That’s one of the big differences in our times. For me to thrive does not mean you could not thrive. The chances for you to thrive are higher if I thrive
A grand statement for which I see very little support of this stance. Much of the article is based on plastics (and credit). Plastic is limited and finite. The more plastic you make, the less materials there are for me - so I will not necessarily thrive. Now, I may live in the same country as you and thrive because of your prosperity - but not necessarily if I live elsewhere.
> That’s one of the big differences in our times. For me to thrive does not mean you could not thrive. The chances for you to thrive are higher if I thrive
A grand statement for which I see very little support of this stance. Much of the article is based on plastics (and credit). Plastic is limited and finite. The more plastic you make, the less materials there are for me - so I will not necessarily thrive. Now, I may live in the same country as you and thrive because of your prosperity - but not necessarily if I live elsewhere.