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I think there's a disease that infects modern thought that attributes any success to "dumb luck". It makes the pursuit of a better life seem pointless and socia
by mjfl 12y ago
I think there's a disease that infects modern thought that attributes any success to "dumb luck". It makes the pursuit of a better life seem pointless and social inequality seem like an injustice we must point the government at to remedy. I don't think this is a new thought, just the modern flavor of a cycle that repeats itself every century or so. Find the rich man, the jew, the doctor. Sack his residence and take all of his belongings.
- zo1 12y agoAnd the premise that underlies that whole thing: It's unfair due to the wealthy having an unfair advantage because of their wealth. It's the easy answer to a chicken/egg problem, one that suits the agenda. The problem being which came first, wealth or whatever it is that "gives" wealth. Ambition, dedication, drive, charisma, you name it.
- Heyr 12y agoWell, in the case of the real world currently, usually wealth came first. It came first because you can inherit wealth in various forms: either through land, money or even education. Parents being able to afford a way better education for their children offer them far more than those who don't.