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2024-10-31 09:33:12 UTC - HELPFUL
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Important context: The “hard work” referred to by Dr. Phil was, in large parts, done by unpaid slaves. Their work came at a turning point in American history that lead to much innovation and economic success. Due to the business model no longer including labor costs. https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/06/slavery-made-america/373288/ https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/8/16/20806069/slavery-economy-capitalism-violence-cotton-edward-baptist
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