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The money in itself is a problem. People with that amount of wealth are separated from the rest of humanity (and most of the time go to great lengths to make su
by bambax 2y ago
The money in itself is a problem. People with that amount of wealth are separated from the rest of humanity (and most of the time go to great lengths to make sure they absolutely never cross path with ordinary humans). They don't have the same goals as everyone else, they don't face the same issues, they contribute to climate change in extreme proportions while escaping its most urgent consequences (for the time being).
They have enough influence in the world as it is, for the rest of us not voluntarily giving up some of our precious time to listen to what they have to say.
- duxup 2y agoPeople with not as much wealth are more reasonable or something? I don't buy it. We're talking about a conference that apparently puts itself up for sale in a way ... that's the problem. The other stuff is a silly distraction. You're not solving anything with a personal wreath rule, conference is still for sale. Dude with slightly less wealth is going to just buy in...
- bambax 2y ago> People with not as much wealth are more reasonable Oh, no. But they have less power and less influence, and are more likely to fly commercial when they come talk to a conference, so have lower emissions. Also, I'm talking more in general: we should absolutely not listen to billionaires, even those few who, unlike Musk, haven't yet gone completely insane.
- duxup 2y agoDo they have less power? The conference is for sale ... whomever pays apparently makes that call.
- PaulDavisThe1st 2y ago> People with not as much wealth are more reasonable or something? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-wealth-reduces-compassion/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-wealth-reduce...