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Except money is inheritable and genuine social value is not. Indeed, since some 50% of wealth is now owned by about 1% of the population, it is clear that a va
by TomMckenny 8y ago
Except money is inheritable and genuine social value is not.
Indeed, since some 50% of wealth is now owned by about 1% of the population, it is clear that a vast percentage of wealth is now obtained through inheritance.
- aidenn0 8y agoI note you say "genuine," but in many cultures perceived social value is definitely inheritable.
- pesmhey 8y agoYou end up getting a class of people who's social value is inheritable. They typically serve ceremonial and liturgical roles. This is all generalization, of course, but I would consider this to be the rule, not the exception. Cultures stratify.