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Re:The Downside to Life in a Supertall Tower: Leaks, Creaks,... by ansible on Sunday February 07, 2021 @06:27AM (#26054263)
I don't know that the rich are above-average in lacking empathy or compassion. Though there does seem to be a correlation between wealth and ruthlessness, which isn't exactly the same thing.

However, when we see bad behavior from the rich, like the Koch brothers, their wealth amplifies the bad behavior and it seems to have an outsized effect upon the world.

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Re:The Downside to Life in a Supertall Tower: Leaks, Creaks,... by brokenkebab on Sunday February 07, 2021 @08:34AM (#26054912)
>correlation between wealth and ruthlessness

Any numbers to support this? Or you just believe so?

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Re:The Downside to Life in a Supertall Tower: Leaks, Creaks,... by ansible on Sunday February 07, 2021 @04:47PM (#26058517)
How many billionaires can I name that fit the label "ruthless"? How many are there that don't?

Maybe not Gates, but Steve Ballmer. Larry fricken' Ellison. Terry and TC Gou. Koch Brothers. Musk & Bezos. The list goes on and on.

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