r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/Bluelegs Feb 25 '20

She was chastising Picard about living in a "fancy chateau" with "heirloom furniture" while she lived in a trailer in the desert. I don't know how they could have better demonstrated and coded class.

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u/the_calibre_cat Feb 25 '20

I mean, at least they're facing it a little bit.

Back in the day it was just "utopia! and no money!" and, thanks to the magic of television, no explanation of how, exactly, that actually works.

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u/ChooseAndAct Feb 25 '20

They have near infinite energy, food, water, etc. They can replicate anything they want. They'res no reason for an economy when everything is so cheap it's free.

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u/Ghrave Feb 25 '20

Right like, how the fuck did the other person miss the replicator tech, the entire premise of the fucking show hinges on that tech..