[lucidone]

For some reason rich people assume their riches makes them wise. Humanity hasn't changed much (at all) since culture was recorded. Read philosophers if you want philosophy - Andreessen is a (poor) sophist and he wants to sell you something.

[jfengel]

Though I'd also note that a lot of poor people also assume that the wealth of rich people makes them wise. They hang off the words of rich people, in the belief that it will also make them rich.