Both things you say are true. And let me just say, Amazonz efficiency is a really good thing. Cheap products are good. And Jeff Bezos is a visionary for his part in making it happen.

Still, greed is bad.

I have read every single Ayn Rand novel cover to cover. She is a phenomenal literary talent. Her themeweaving never holds together in the final act. Because things are more complicated than simple rewards and punishments. Gifts are important (not just kinky ones).