On the cutting edge of creative destruction.....

We often forget that, by historical standards, prosperity and abundance are not the default conditions of humankind.  Systems and philosophies matter - a lot.  Capitalism is not the perfect system, it just works way better, and brings more prosperity and abundance to more folk,  than anything else.  Unless, that is, you are on the cutting edge of "creative destruction," like those who have been hoarding taxi medallions in New York City.  Via Meadia has the back story -here.