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		IncreasePosts 25 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A.I. researchers are negotiating $250M pay package... Salary caps are more about keeping smaller clubs competitive. Is it really the case here? I think if this guy's company was acquired for $1B and he made $250M from the sale, people wouldn't be surprised at all.

ehnto 23 days ago [–]

No you're right, capitalism would not do the same thing as a sports club because the sports club has the incentive to be fair.

Though we give ourselves a pass in the name of capitalism, we could also prioritise fairness in our societies.

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