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By now probably most people are aware of these facts to some degree (not with exact numbers but an inkling). The problem is what to do with that information. So

By now probably most people are aware of these facts to some degree (not with exact numbers but an inkling). The problem is what to do with that information. So, a question to the rest of HN what are you doing to reduce wealth and income inequality? Me? I'm voting for parties that want to tax the rich+wealthy (people and enterprises) for money coming in and out of the country (or the EU). Further, I try my hardest not to buy from the biggest offenders nor to use their products: Apple, Google, Nestle, Facebook, Amazon, McDonalds, Samsung, LG, etc. I try to buy local products and order from local, national or intra-EU companies. Second-hand or refurbished too. And of course consumption in general is low: goods, energy, water are restricted to the necessary. There aren't many things in my dwelling that I don't need or don't use. It's not always possible, but an attempt is being made.

KozmoNau7 6y ago
I try to follow a similar path of buying local or at least from EU-based companies, organic where possible, and generally keep that in mind when buying something, plus try to look for second-hand whenever possible. Why would I buy a brand new amplifier and speakers or a brand-new bicycle, when the second-hand market is brimming with quality gear? I also vote for the parties with the strongest climate and environmental policies, which is generally the most left-wing parties, so that also fits with my own views on most other things. But like you, my consumption in general is very low, so even if "vote with your wallet" did work as advertised, it wouldn't be doing much at all, an absent vote is a much less powerful signal than an actively cast vote. So I donate to worthy causes and try to argue my views online and encourage people to reduce the consumption, for what good that does. We must turn this consumerism ship around, somehow.

KozmoNau7 6y ago

I try to follow a similar path of buying local or at least from EU-based companies, organic where possible, and generally keep that in mind when buying something, plus try to look for second-hand whenever possible. Why would I buy a brand new amplifier and speakers or a brand-new bicycle, when the second-hand market is brimming with quality gear? I also vote for the parties with the strongest climate and environmental policies, which is generally the most left-wing parties, so that also fits with my own views on most other things. But like you, my consumption in general is very low, so even if "vote with your wallet" did work as advertised, it wouldn't be doing much at all, an absent vote is a much less powerful signal than an actively cast vote. So I donate to worthy causes and try to argue my views online and encourage people to reduce the consumption, for what good that does. We must turn this consumerism ship around, somehow.