• DreamButt@lemmy.world
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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