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I think you've grossly underestimated the role of fulfillment of instinct in pleasure.
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Of course it's a part of it. But "fulfillment of instinct" can be achieved via means other than the pursuit of material wealth. Intellectual achievement, spiritual satisfaction, freedom of expression, sexual satisfaction, social stability etc. are all things that are considered pleasurable. As far as I can tell, there is nothing special about capitalism that makes it easier for those who pursue these things.
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Few people choose to make money as an end in itself. The money either is used to represent status, buy pleasurable things, or (of course) attract a mate.
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No, but that wasn't really my point. Capitalism is an engine to generate wealth. Often, what people do with that wealth (to seek a mate etc.) is outside of capitalism.
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Captivity will never be satisfying to any animal, and we're no exception.
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Don't underestimate the abilities of the human mind.
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