Cisco just reported Q3 earnings that beat analyst expectations. The company cited broad-based demand as the driver for these results. This surplus of capital did not protect any jobs. They are cutting 4,000 workers from their payroll.

The math is transparent. The company is performing well. They still found a way to discard human beings to satisfy the numbers. This is not a mistake. It is the design.

The following features define this corporate reality.

• The calculation of human worth in quarterly reports.
• The abandonment of workers during periods of profit.
• The continued prioritization of shareholder dividends.