Nonsense is a serious business
No doubt, within their industry, they are celebrated for being good at what they do. The problem for us normal people is that we question their understanding of the concept ‘good’.
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No doubt, within their industry, they are celebrated for being good at what they do. The problem for us normal people is that we question their understanding of the concept ‘good’. It is too obvious to us that bankers have been promoted way beyond their level of moral competence.
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No doubt, within their industry, they are celebrated for being good at what they do. The problem for us normal people is that we question their understanding of the concept ‘good’. It is too obvious to us that bankers have been promoted way beyond their level of moral competence.
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