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I played the economic simulator that could 'make a convert out of Karl Marx himself' to see if it could convert me

Though I'm not Karl Marx, just in case you're confused.

I played the economic simulator that could 'make a convert out of Karl Marx himself' to see if it could convert me

I was tasked with reviewing a business simulator called Capitalism, created by Enlight Software. The game does not resemble a traditional Earth economy; instead, it takes place on a simulated planet, where I could create my own economic world. I set up a department store in central Jakarta, selling laundry detergent as my sole product.

However, the Jakarta people showed no interest in my product, leading to a significant loss. I then added cookies and leather shoes to my store, turning it into a mall with various unrelated products. My profit increased slightly, but the game indicated I was still making a loss. I expanded my business to include R&D centers, silica mines, and stores selling CPUs, silica, and raw tobacco.

Despite this expansion, I was out of cash. Reflecting on my experience, Capitalism presented a fascinating insight into capitalism, with scenarios reflecting the post-Cold War era and the rise of dog-eat-dog capitalism. The game did not endorse or criticize capitalism but reflected its era, where ideology was secondary to the accumulation of concrete and consumable goods.

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