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Explain how the end of slavery lead to the industrial revolution
The end of slavery played a significant role in paving the way for the industrial revolution. Prior to the abolition of slavery, there was little incentive for individuals to invest in labor-saving devices or develop new technologies. Slavery itself was a system that relied on human and animal labor, making the need for machinery less apparent. The value of slaves was tied to their labor, so the wealthiest individuals, who owned the most slaves, had little motivation to invest in labor-saving technologies that would decrease the value of their slaves. The absence of a strong industrial revolution during the Roman Empire is a prime example of how slavery hindered technological advancements. Despite the Romans' impressive engineering feats in building roads, bridges, and aqueducts, they did not focus on inventing new machines or finding more efficient ways to produce goods. As the population grew, the reliance on human and animal labor became increasingly inefficient compared to the potential of machinery. The end of slavery brought about a shift in labor dynamics. With the decline of slavery, the need for alternative sources of labor became apparent. This led to the development and adoption of machinery and technology to replace the labor previously provided by slaves. For example, in the United States, at the turn of the last century, a significant portion of the population was involved in farming. However, with the shift towards machinery and technology, the percentage of people involved in farming drastically decreased while food production increased. The end of slavery also had broader economic implications. The British, in particular, played a crucial role in the abolition of slavery through their strong naval power and moral commitment. Their efforts to oppose slavery, including boarding slave ships, arresting slave owners, and freeing slaves, were instrumental in bringing about its end. British colonialism played a significant role in spreading the abolitionist movement worldwide. The economic growth and development that followed the end of slavery were closely tied to the expansion of British colonialism. Furthermore, the end of slavery allowed for greater freedom of movement and labor. This increased mobility and the convergence of international income levels. As economies became more interconnected, ideas, innovations, and technologies could spread more freely, contributing to the conditions necessary for the industrial revolution to take place. In summary, the end of slavery created a shift in labor dynamics, leading to the development and adoption of machinery and technology. It also allowed for greater economic growth and the spread of ideas, ultimately paving the way for the industrial revolution.
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Stefan Molyneux critiques "The Sopranos," praising its storytelling while questioning female character portrayals and anti-Christian themes. He contrasts Tony Soprano’s violence with Carmela’s suburban life, exploring gender dynamics and moral complexity. Ultimately, he invites listeners to rethink narratives shaping our views on morality.
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The concept of Universal Consequentialism 😱
A year ago, I presented a different view of consequentialism in this community, which is to devide the concept into rational and irrational consequentialism.
Here's a different approach to explain what consequentialism actually is, based on an example Stefan is providing in his book "Peaceful Parenting", chapter 11, page 153, timestamp 38:19 in the audio book. Quote:
"Since you are all very clever readers, you will be replying to me in your mind something along the lines of this: 'Ah, you say, Mr. Philosopher, that no one can accurately predict the future, but you also state that hitting children has negative outcomes!'
That is certainly true – both that I make that claim, and that hitting children does have generally negative outcomes.
However, we do not judge the morality of hitting children based upon positive or negative outcomes.
For instance, we know that state control of the economy leads to massive inefficiencies – but we don't judge the morality of state control of ...
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