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I love talking with @ericries.bsky.social. We both believe that capitalism and caring about people (rather than acting like a selfish asshole) are compatible and desirable goals.

Eric Ries@ericries.bsky.social

In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I’m joined by @bobsutton.net, organizational psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of several influential books on leadership, behavior, and workplace culture, including his latest: The Friction Project.

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Todd Walker

@toddwalker.bsky.social

6 June 2025

All evidence to the contrary.

Bob Sutton

@bobsutton.net

6 June 2025

I would add, however, that--as research on economic assumptions shows--when people BELIEVE that capitalism requires treating people like dirt, that is how they are prone to behave. See, for example, this old but compelling summary by @adammgrant.bsky.social: evonomics.com/more-evidenc...

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