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Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by bjourne on Monday May 19, 2025 @03:33AM (#44027336)
Gates giving away his money is good, but it would be better for the billionaire class not to exist. Money is power is a zero sum game.
Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by 0xDEAFBEAD on Monday May 19, 2025 @04:59AM (#44027782)
>Money is power is a zero sum game.

Just the opposite. By engaging in positive-sum transactions, society as a whole becomes wealthier. That's how economic growth occurs.

Not everything is accurately seen through this nihilistic, conspiratorial power lens.

Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by bjourne on Monday May 19, 2025 @04:18PM (#44034359)
Nothing nihilistic or conspiratorial about it. Money gives you power over other people. You having more power over others means by definition that they have less power -> Zero sum.
Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by geodel on Monday May 19, 2025 @01:18PM (#44032162)
Huh, earth would be better if human as species don't exist.