Whole Foods co-founder and CEO John Mackey has shared some controversial opinions over the years. Now, he’s at it again. He recently spoke out on the podcast run by the libertarian magazine Reason.
First, he said, โSocialists are taking over. Theyโre marching through the institutions. Theyโre taking everything over. Theyโre taking over education. It looks like theyโve taken over a lot of corporations. It looks like theyโve taken over the military, and itโs just continuing.โ John has been a longtime advocate for capitalism and said a few years ago that it was “the greatest thing humanity’s ever done.”
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey speaks out against Gen Z and socialists
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Then he seemingly trashed young kids, especially the Gen Z generation. John added, โYounger people arenโt quick to work because they want meaningful work. You canโt expect to start with meaningful work. Youโre going to have to earn it over time.โ
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He also spoke about how his father didn’t understand his generation and now he can relate. John admitted that when he was young he couldn’t wait to work and just wanted to earn money. Now, he says he just doesn’t understand the younger generation’s ideals.
Older workers tend to agree with him and Gen Z kids are now being called “lazy.” What’s your opinion?