[godelski]

This is a perfectly sane position if your actions only affect yourself. The issue is that your actions affect others.

[throaway1990]

How? In your world there is no concept of personal responsibilty?

If I lose ALL my investments, it doesn't change my way of life or status in society. I have no dependents or collateral.

On the other hand, if my investments pay off, I have a real shot of upward social mobility within 5 years, instead of 5 decades.