BOOK REVIEW

Where should society draw the line on extreme wealth? A fresh account sets out the logic and suggests how to redress inequality.

  • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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    8 months ago

    Taylor Swift is an extremely odd case and might be one of the least ass-hole-y billionaires out there. But, given her level of wealth, why is she still charging for shows? Are all the people who work for her millionaires? Are all the roadies and stage hands and audio techs and venue greeters getting a fair portion of the revenue generated for their relative labor? Is there a compelling reason she shouldn’t’ve started giving away massive amounts of charity after she could afford her first mansion?

    My main point about all billionaires being assholes is that at a certain point the wealth is so worthless to you personally and so valuable to the people around you that hording it means you’re an asshole - you’re greedy enough that number-goes-up is more important than the well being of those around you and those that helped you accumulate your wealth.