Gents, I am just a dumb engineer, but have always been quite obsessed with topics such as this. thanks. Now:
1. Mr. Volodzko, why use a term that you admit has polarized meaning, to describe yourself? if this term is so misused to the extent that it can literally mean opposite things, it has lost its usefulness, if not outright dangerous.
2. Having worked in big corps, plus at sweat shops when I was young, I see both sides of the problem - how to protect workers from exploitation, while nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit that has lifted the world to the abundance we enjoy today. The idea of democratic socialism that straddles opposing ideals may indeed have it merits. But, I think you need to invent a new name. Cheers!
The term is problematic but part of the problem stems from the fact that, as I note above, many people use "socialism" as a way to move the Overton window toward communism. Obviously we have to keep an eye on that but this doesn't mean we should become reactionary over technical terms. On the other hand, I try not to be too rigid when it comes to language so I'm happy to consider other terms.
You do have a point. Folks have to first agree on the facts and terminology definitions before they can discuss them intelligently.
Gents, I am just a dumb engineer, but have always been quite obsessed with topics such as this. thanks. Now:
1. Mr. Volodzko, why use a term that you admit has polarized meaning, to describe yourself? if this term is so misused to the extent that it can literally mean opposite things, it has lost its usefulness, if not outright dangerous.
2. Having worked in big corps, plus at sweat shops when I was young, I see both sides of the problem - how to protect workers from exploitation, while nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit that has lifted the world to the abundance we enjoy today. The idea of democratic socialism that straddles opposing ideals may indeed have it merits. But, I think you need to invent a new name. Cheers!
The term is problematic but part of the problem stems from the fact that, as I note above, many people use "socialism" as a way to move the Overton window toward communism. Obviously we have to keep an eye on that but this doesn't mean we should become reactionary over technical terms. On the other hand, I try not to be too rigid when it comes to language so I'm happy to consider other terms.