> Athletes and celebrities are different, their pay is a natural consequence of gathering lots of attention. And a Fortune 500 CEO's pay is a natural consequen

> Athletes and celebrities are different, their pay is a natural consequence of gathering lots of attention. And a Fortune 500 CEO's pay is a natural consequence of being a Fortune 500 CEO. There are only 500 of them. This is the top of the game, just like pro athletes. > A more rational species would substitute cheaper entertainment. But we aren't, and we don't.