• The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.worldOPM
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      It’s not something that’s unique to tech, but I read it as a joke about enshittification due to greed.

      Lots of start-up companies start out all idealistic and positive, then don’t stay true to that mission as the founders age and want more (or sell out to a bigger company).

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        Also as an aside, if stock points cripples your integrity then you never had any to begin with

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        I honestly think delusion is a core component of startup culture. There’s this energy of overly sincere rich kids who think they can make the world a better place by perpetuating a system of exploitation

        It’s kinda tragic really

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          I do envy their ability to take such big risks though (often because they have money to fall back on, I assume).

          I’ve never been in a position to take a risk like that without jeopardizing my (and now my family’s) future.

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            Oh yeah there’s definitely a joy to it. I think doing crazy things when your young and inspired is core experience in life. It’s a shame most people are in your position and can’t rely on the support of their community to fall back on if the risk fails