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I would say we have already reestablished a de facto aristocracy. The richest live like kings. Actually they enjoy a level of luxury that even the richest king
by KozmoNau7 9y ago
I would say we have already reestablished a de facto aristocracy.
The richest live like kings. Actually they enjoy a level of luxury that even the richest kings of old couldn't possibly have imagined. They basically live like gods, with virtually unchecked power, influence and wealth.
For one of the more extreme examples, consider this private dwelling:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antilia_(building) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antilia_(building)
It is possibly the most lavish private home in the world, and it overlooks the absolutely crushing poverty of Mumbai's worst slums. The sheer level of cognitive dissonance is mindboggling.
- frgtpsswrdlame 9y agoI basically agree, Gregory Clark is an economic historian and he's published some stuff which suggests that advantages last for something like 10-15 generations which is absolutely mind-blowing. Check out that voicerepublic link, it has a take on inequality/meritocracy which is different from the usual attacks on meritocracy but I think a lot stronger, it at least gave me a lot to think about.