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The majority of incorporation statements codify the fiduciary duty of the parts of the machine, which in over 99% of cases is the pursuit of revenue with the reduction of costs excluding environmental externalities. At this point, the relativity of ethics comes into play. ''Do all machines ignore externalities and are intent on destroying the earth?'' ''Is a gun bad? No. Its down to the intent set by the incorporation heuristic, these can be broadly classified into:'' | The majority of incorporation statements codify the fiduciary duty of the parts of the machine, which in over 99% of cases is the pursuit of revenue with the reduction of costs excluding environmental externalities. At this point, the relativity of ethics comes into play. ''Do all machines ignore externalities and are intent on destroying the earth?'' ''Is a gun bad? No. Its down to the intent set by the incorporation heuristic, these can be broadly classified into:'' | ||
* For profit - your standard corporation | * For profit - your standard corporation. | ||
* Not For Profit - where the pursuit of profit is reduced however this often then moves into the pursuit of survival of wages. | * Not For Profit (NGO/Charities) - where the pursuit of profit is reduced however this often then moves into the pursuit of survival of wages. | ||
At this point it is a good idea to define the difference between a tool and a machine: | At this point it is a good idea to define the difference between a tool and a machine: | ||