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by throwaway_poor 1767 days ago
I fully think in this case they deserve the win. They worked hard, took risks, invented something that solved real problems, and have been executing flawlessly on it. I don't feel like it's an unfair win, I'm just wondering if I'm playing the right game.
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Fair enough, some do deserve to win.

But 100s millions?

Separately, I'd agree the game is rigged, but there isn't much I think I can do about that beyond casting my vote responsibly... it doesn't really bother me.
Good for you, then your problem is simply picking the right path through the casino.

For me, the riggedness of the game urges me towards the 'don't play' strategy.

Lol exactly! Thank you for this. For now I'm at the slot machines all day getting soaked on cheap whisky and I just saw a high roller come out. Maybe the best move is not to play.
100s of millions is the result of the power law. "Winners take most" is how things in tech tend to work.