Kropotkin pointed out in the 19th century that humanity was technologically advanced enough to guarantee everyone a decent standard of living without everyone having to spend most of their time working.
How is it that since then we have another 100+ years of development and we get shit like this.
Because capitalism/feudalism is better for the ruling class. If you're an actual literal king, or a multi-billionaire CEO, communism does not yield a higher quality of life for you, personally. So, being of the mind that you, personally, are the center of the universe, you pour your resources into opposing communism and protecting your position. Given the vast resources and power you hold, you are able to accomplish quite a lot in this regard.
Kropotkin pointed out in the 19th century that humanity was technologically advanced enough to guarantee everyone a decent standard of living without everyone having to spend most of their time working.
How is it that since then we have another 100+ years of development and we get shit like this.
Because capitalism/feudalism is better for the ruling class. If you're an actual literal king, or a multi-billionaire CEO, communism does not yield a higher quality of life for you, personally. So, being of the mind that you, personally, are the center of the universe, you pour your resources into opposing communism and protecting your position. Given the vast resources and power you hold, you are able to accomplish quite a lot in this regard.
Yep kind of a rhetorical question