This series is, in part, an attempt to wrestle with the idea of wealth inequality, which many of my irl friends see as a large problem. I’m not unsympathetic to their view, but I believe that wealth source is extremely relevant to the discussion.
When one’s wealth comes from creating value, wealth is inequal, yes, but society benefits; when one’s wealth comes from extracting value, then there is room for accusations of injustice.
Money, almost uniquely, is not finite; wealth grows over time for society itself.
Whereas when we compete over things like a prospective partner’s affections or status, those are fixed resources—there must be winners and losers there.
I’d like to persuade people to focus more on the positive sum, and less of the zero/negative-sum aspects, of the economy. If they feel that I’m trying to dupe them while I make off with a prize, I’m not sure what there is to be done about that.
Thank you for the reply—it’s a good point.
This series is, in part, an attempt to wrestle with the idea of wealth inequality, which many of my irl friends see as a large problem. I’m not unsympathetic to their view, but I believe that wealth source is extremely relevant to the discussion.
When one’s wealth comes from creating value, wealth is inequal, yes, but society benefits; when one’s wealth comes from extracting value, then there is room for accusations of injustice.
Money, almost uniquely, is not finite; wealth grows over time for society itself.
Whereas when we compete over things like a prospective partner’s affections or status, those are fixed resources—there must be winners and losers there.
I’d like to persuade people to focus more on the positive sum, and less of the zero/negative-sum aspects, of the economy. If they feel that I’m trying to dupe them while I make off with a prize, I’m not sure what there is to be done about that.