What is more important? The pebble, the ripples it creates,
or the body of water they exist in.

Capitalism is a swimming pool with exact dimensions.
Every pebble creates similar ripples that radiate into the exact same shape.
Even stones that make huge waves have no impact on the shape of the pool,
they just eliminate all the other ripples.
The competition in a pool becomes uniform…
who can throw the biggest stone.

A healthy community is a pond whose dimensions are unique.
Dropping a pebble in different places in the pond
creates ripples that are different in shape and effect.
The waves created by stones can change the shape of the pond,
changing the possibilities for what ripples future pebbles can create.
The competition in a pond depends on the goals and ability of the individual.
An artist can manipulate this to great effect…
targeting a certain part of the shore with a specific kind of ripple.

The pebbles are forgotten in a dark lonely solitude,
and the ripples disappear quickly after a brilliant ride.

The pool becomes toxic from neglect.

The ponds, in all their varieties,.. endure.