The problem is that "contracts" aren't aimed at reaching morally just outcomes; they are generally not included at all. So the idea people have an extra-legal moral right to pre-tax income is fundamentally flawed. — Benkei
Given that my "ideal society" consists in post-scarcity economic democracy, "wealth" would be measured only as personal reputation acquired by positively contributing to (A) excellence (i.e. singular performances, innovations, inventions, discoveries) in culture and/or (B) positivesum conflict resolutions, such that "the wealthiest person" at any time would be the one who is most esteemed (trusted?), or among a cohort of the most esteemed, by her society for service to the overall well-being (i.e. flourishing, sustainability) of her society.How wealthy would the wealthiest person be in your ideal society? — Captain Homicide
I don't believe there should be a limit at all. The concern for me is the floor for everyone else. — Philosophim
How wealthy would the wealthiest person be in your ideal society?
Where would their wealth come from? — Captain Homicide
So what's your point? — 180 Proof
And so who owns them, and how does ownership come about, and even what is owning? Four examples: Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Jeff Bezos, The Walton family. Consideration of these suggests that great wealth results from, is the reward for, great and successful effort - a combination of necessary factors.rather than stocks and owning the means of production and so on. — Captain Homicide
Silly question. Besides generational migration to space habitats, thinning the human herd is much easier and more efficient. :smirk:When are the robots going to start making more land? — unenlightened
Silly question. Besides generational migration to space habitats, thinning the human herd is much easier and more efficient. — 180 Proof
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