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0 pointsnodamage9y ago0 comments

I don't see the contradiction? If you inherit a lot of wealth you're likely to remain wealthy. Simultaneously you may not be motivated to work much and contribute to society.

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sologoub9y ago

So how do you remain wealthy if, following the social stigma, you make all the "wrong decisions" and squander the money?

Maintaining wealth takes work too.

nodamageOP9y ago

I think if you inherit a large enough amount of wealth it's actually really difficult to squander unless you're intentionally trying to.

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sologoub9y ago

So how do you remain wealthy if, following the social stigma, you make all the "wrong decisions" and squander the money?

Maintaining wealth takes work too.

nodamageOP9y ago

I think if you inherit a large enough amount of wealth it's actually really difficult to squander unless you're intentionally trying to.

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