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by lapphi 329 days ago
Very unmeritocratic society if you can just win by inheriting half of 20 billion dollars.
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9cb14c1ec0 329 days ago
Why would I care if someone inherits billions of dollars. I'm going to go on enjoying my life, rather than wasting it being upset someone else has more than me.
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sundaeofshock 329 days ago
Because all that wealth gives the person an outsized ability to influence government. See the 2024 US election cycle for numerous examples.
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