this post was submitted on 04 Feb 2024
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A Boring Dystopia

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[โ€“] merc 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Why? Slave owners fed and housed their slaves. Providing housing and food seems basic.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

What other mechanisms exist to compel people to do work they wouldn't choose at unrewarding wages?