Big Week for SCOTUS, The Big Stay, Ep. #185

Welcome to this week's episode of The Capitalist Investor, where we dive deep into the world of economics, politics, and current events. In today's discussion, we will be focusing on the key themes that emerged from our conversation, as well as the implications and potential impact of these themes. Join us as we explore the topics of affirmative action, business religious freedom, the shift from quiet quitting to the big stay, and the cancel culture surrounding Subway and Ben & Jerry's.

Affirmative Action and Meritocracy

One of the main themes that emerged from our discussion was the topic of affirmative action and its impact on education and admissions. We delved into the idea that merit should be the primary factor in determining admission to educational institutions, rather than diversity alone. As one of our hosts pointed out, "A lot of things should be done on merit, and that just makes sense. That's capitalism at its best." We discussed the importance of hard work and the idea that success should be based on an individual's ability to solve problems and excel within the system.

The Shift from Quiet Quitting to the Big Stay

We also explored the transition from the trend of quiet quitting to what we referred to as the big stay. Quiet quitting, which emerged during the pandemic, involved individuals job hopping or not fully committing to their current jobs while actively searching for better opportunities. However, as the job market becomes less lucrative, people are starting to realize the value of staying in their current positions. This shift towards the big stay is expected to increase productivity and stability within the workforce. As one of our hosts noted, "You actually can be productive in your job. Put your head down, and that productivity will add back to the system."

Subway and Ben & Jerry's: Cancel Culture and Corporate Responsibility

Lastly, we delved into the cancel culture surrounding Subway and Ben & Jerry's. Subway faced backlash after a franchise owner made a controversial sign mocking the Titanic submarine, while Ben & Jerry's faced criticism for their political stances and calls to give back land to Native Americans. We discussed the question of whether the entire corporation should be held liable for the actions of individual franchise owners. As one of our hosts emphasized, "You can't just hold everyone liable. You've got to understand how the system works a little bit."

Implications and Future Outlook

The themes discussed in this episode have significant implications for various aspects of society. The focus on meritocracy and business religious freedom highlights the importance of individual rights and freedoms within a capitalist system. The shift from quiet quitting to the big stay has the potential to increase productivity and stability in the workforce. However, the cancel culture surrounding Subway and Ben & Jerry's raises questions about corporate responsibility and the impact of individual actions on larger entities.