Nick Perry debates capitalism and morality with a sparring partner. One argues ruthless ambition is necessary; the other frames it as natural selection while insisting entrepreneurs have a duty to create win-win outcomes, not just extract value.
Do you feel like your ambition is worth another family losing their home? Yes. That is the game of capitalism, okay? You have to know how to play in order to win. It's not my fault that you're a loser. That feels really mean. Life's cruel, man. Nature is cruel. And this is, this is the system we've built. Everyone seems to be enjoying the fruits of it. How do you feel sucking off the poor? As I try to explain, we don't suck off the poor, the poor suck.
Off us. Capitalism is just natural selection at play. Look, it's cruel, but we don't make the rules. We just play the hand we were dealt. As adults, and especially as men, it's our duty to show up and provide a great life for those around us and to be able to help our family, friends and community. It is unfortunate that if somebody has to lose, somebody gains. But that's why as entrepreneurs, we try to create as many win win scenarios as possible.
