| ▲ | jsrozner 4 hours ago | |
First definition of ambition in merriam webster is "an ardent desire for rank, fame, or power." Ambition is basically definitionally antisocial. A desire to accumulate power is tantamount to a desire to accumulate wealth. Most ways to wealth these days involve finding ways to consume more of the world's resources or siphon resources to yourself. Consider refining word choice. (Though if your notion of ambition corresponds to building a sillycon valley startup, then 'ambition' is probably the right word.) I don't mean that nothing good ever comes of technology; I mean that VC-funded startup tech is mostly done in the pursuit of money, damn any social consequences. | ||
| ▲ | ColdStream 32 minutes ago | parent [-] | |
A flip on this reading. Rank, fame, and power all rely on others to enable it. Sort of like how a narcissistic person ultimately needs others to validate them. You aren't wrong, it just can be read two ways. | ||