Edit: Jesus Christ, people. If you buy a $150 Thinkpad made by slave labor instead of a $1,200 MacBook made by slave labor, you’re still supporting a capitalist economy based on slave labor. We all do. We have no choice. The number of smug liberals in the comments saying “well I buy a cheap used laptop” or “well I buy coffee beans and make my own coffee” are completely missing the fucking point.

Don’t tell yourself your consumption is moral. All of us make unethical choices every day because there is no ethical consumption under capitalism. Accept your shame and guilt and let it drive you to do better.

    • Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works
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      9 months ago

      Generally most people need a computer these days, yes.

      As for the Starbucks not my thing, but people also need sources of enjoyment and sometimes that can be from a sweet drink.

      Life isn’t about only food and water.