4 ms·
The author could have thought about this claim for like two seconds and realized how ridiculous it is. Rockefeller and multiple generations of descendants can l
by halpmeh 4y ago
The author could have thought about this claim for like two seconds and realized how ridiculous it is. Rockefeller and multiple generations of descendants can live off his wealth. Clearly he was able to buy more with his money than an ordinary American can buy.
- paulpauper 4y agoBuy more quantity of fewer possible things to choose from, which is worse than having more choice. I think this is the crux of the author's argument.
- djbusby 4y agoHe had maximum available choice for his time. Yea, everyone has an iPhone but who can faff off to Paris whenever they want?
- boxed 4y agoThe richest person on earth couldn't 1916. Again this is the point.
- halpmeh 4y agoThe point totally misses the time value of money.
- boxed 4y agoThe point is that infinite money can't get you from New York to London in 1 second. Wealth has limits, mostly related to infrastructure, science, engineering, and technology. Those are VERY HARD limits. They will literally kill you and your children.
- deleted 4y ago[deleted]