• aurele
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    If you sell for $10 something that costs $1 to make, is that a 90% profit or a 900% one?

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      Profit = revenue - cost

      So if you put in $1 and got back $2 that’s 100% profit. 1000% profit would mean you put in $1 and got back $11.

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          $1(Cost) - $11(Revenue) = $10(Profit)

          $1(Cost) / $10(Profit) = 10 or 1000%

          It’s $11 because you have to cover cost and then make 10x on top of that.

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        Let’s argue about how the estimated number that’s probably rounded up is wrong and not the fact that this price gouging should be illegal.

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          If you think they are charging too much perhaps you can compete with them and make a cheaper one.

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            Not the point of my statement. Regulations need to be set for things like this. Knowledge needs to be shared. Humanity needs to progress past competitive behavior.

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              Knowledge needs to be created. profit is a good motivator. removing it is harmful. you need to take a broader view and consider how the knowledge you want to be shared is createdin the first place instead of taking it for granted.

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                Please explain to me what view I can take to see that money and greed isn’t what’s ruining the world we live in today.

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                  Start by not taking things for granted and try to see the world from a causal perspective. It also helps to be objective so be aware of your biases. Studying history can also provide you a broader understanding.

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                    I’m confused. I work hard, I pay my bills and taxes I don’t think I’m taking anything for granted. I just personally believe that knowledge shouldn’t be gatekept behind trade secrets.