• dangblingus@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Even though I disagree with the statement “capitalism breeds innovation”, this is poor way to demonstrate that it’s bullshit.

    Of course a chicken sandwich isn’t going to appear fundamentally different from Popeyes to KFC. They’re also not the only items that these restaurants sell.

    The idea is that these restaurants exist as some kind of better option over a local mom & pop sandwich joint with higher unit overhead. Whether or not the value proposition is sufficient for you is personal.

    • lolcatnip@reddthat.com
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      1 year ago

      It’s also an example of something capitalism does well. Those chicken sandwiches are not interchangeable, and you can buy the one that best suits your taste and budget, plus competition generally keeps the quality pretty good.

      Capitalism ruins a hell of a lot of things that really matter, but not chicken sandwiches.

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        1 year ago

        Exactly. I’m as “last stage capitalism” as they come (okay maybe not extreme) but this image is a terrible take.

        All those varieties saw a market that demanded a product. Companies innovated and are selling the products and making a profit.

        I feel like the OP missed the point. A better example would be to show pure monopolies like ISPs. The fact we’re paying hand over fist for subpar internet is an example of innovation not working.