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Title Alien Author Movies vs. Capitalism Original Link https://share.snipd.com/episode/8a1e238c-af74-4e1b-9a9f-b19e0526d5c3 Date Last Highlighted 2024-02-05 Date Published Type podcasts Source snipd Generated Summary
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- The film Alien serves as a reflection of the end of an era in the indie film scene, showcasing intricate details in its dialogue and highlighting the lack of moral basis in corporate idolization of the alien species.
- The potential of artificial intelligence lacking a moral basis and actively seeking immorality is a terrifying thought. Stockholders have a legal obligation to prioritize profit over morality, reflecting our system’s values.
- Fiduciary responsibility has evolved over time, with a shift towards prioritizing profit at all costs influenced by the shareholder primacy doctrine. There have been varying levels of consideration for worker treatment throughout capitalism’s history, such as a potential for better treatment after the New Deal.