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by nyan_sandwich 4539 days ago
>avoid perpetuating that state

Why? Surely a state that allows some people a comfortable base on which to build wealth that benefits everyone is a good thing rather than a bad thing.

Don't forget that everything as an opportunity cost. Would you rather eg James Watt fretted about privilege, or used his to build the steam engine?

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The term you are looking for is "noblesse oblige".