Both democracy and capitalism say that the &quot;general masses&quot; get to decide who wins and who loses, for better or worse. I understand the nature of your lament, but the only solution is various forms of autocracy. Communist governments love telling people what&#x27;s best for them. Likewise with dictators. If you let the people themselves decide, the overwhelming majority of them will chose whatever is most inexpensive and convenient. Period.<p>The truly heroic will find ways to make what&#x27;s &quot;best&quot; also the cheapest and easiest solution. But who wants to undertake that herculean task without being very well compensated for their effort? And there&#x27;s the rub.