On the other hand, there are people who thrive in such a world. In a Gaussian world, where suffering and thriving are the result of more or less independent ra

On the other hand, there are people who thrive in such a world. In a Gaussian world, where suffering and thriving are the result of more or less independent random factors, this is fine. As systemic interdependencies increase, the situation shifts to a Paretian world, a power law distribution that emerges from feedback loops. In the end, there are few who thrive and many who suffer. Often because of the thriving of the former. And just to depress the mood a bit and abandon all hope: The Paretian world may be even more stable, as long as sufficient resources are available.