also a matter of magnitude
it’s fairly normal to “screw someone else over” in small, inconsequential ways like cutting in line, or taking the last muffin or something
it’s extremely abnormal to do it in ways that are seriously harmful but capitalism requires it to “win”
To be honest, you’re both right. It is a natural impulse to be greedy and selfish sometimes.
But it is not natural to anywhere near the levels that we exhibit (and are taught / encouraged / forced to exhibit) now.
also a matter of magnitude
it’s fairly normal to “screw someone else over” in small, inconsequential ways like cutting in line, or taking the last muffin or something
it’s extremely abnormal to do it in ways that are seriously harmful but capitalism requires it to “win”
Human greed causes minor inconveniences for other humans, capitalist greed turns millions of humans into paste.