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> As long as the concept of a corporation is based on a legal obligation to maximize profit..

That's not actually true, and never has been. Corporate law is more nuanced and flexible than that.

If we're talking about how to improve the world using corporate structures, there are also more options, such as corporations with obligations to non-shareholder stakeholders representing the environment and employees human rights, for example.

http://in-houseblog.practicallaw.com/fallacy-of-the-duty-to-...

https://www.thesustainableinvestor.net/blog/2016/02/23/fact-...

https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/04/16/what-are-co...

https://www.legislate.tech/post/does-the-law-require-public-...



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