With all respect due to the time and effort you put into this article. I disagree with your opinion.
The reason SteemIt, a fringe crazy sounding idea by people who thought differently, is blooming is because of its capitalistic undertone.
It is corporations and communities having a baby that works.
The first one was a little crazy artist, now... it's your turn.
what are you going to make that's going to make the world a better place?
You can have competition without capitalism, the reason steemit works is because people are competing against themselves ultimately. One of the big problems is distinguishing between gains of internal and external competition. The best people are not competing against others, just simply trying to be better. Internal focus gives them the edge.
I am unsure about what the ideal political system is, but I do know it needs freedom and sustainable goals.