Why We (sorta) Hate Markets

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I recently responded to a Twitter thread about the policy preference of the current government, that markets are a good example of the metaphor of “competence without comprehension” used by philosopher Daniel Dennett. While it makes for a good punchline, I think the concept requires a bit more exploration and nuance.

First, we must quickly dispel one impression. One that says that market-friendly societies and…