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0 pointsFalimonda26d ago0 comments

> We see the start of it already, when just two individuals have a combined wealth on the order of a trillion dollars. That inequality is not going down, only upwards.

Isn't there an inconsistency here? You've set up this narrative of businesses as being the only entities with money (wealth?) but then singled out two individuals.

Also, how do calls for equality of wealth address the inequality in contribution of value and efficiency to society and the economy at large?

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wolttam26d ago

Businesses will still be owned or at heavily influenced by individuals and it is those individuals that will be able to steer how those business’ capital is allocated (including towards themselves).

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palmotea25d ago

> Isn't there an inconsistency here? You've set up this narrative of businesses as being the only entities with money (wealth?) but then singled out two individuals.

You're nitpicking. When an individual is a billionaire, they're basically a business entity.

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