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Comment by lapphi

18 days ago

Very unmeritocratic society if you can just win by inheriting half of 20 billion dollars.

Why would I care if someone inherits billions of dollars. I'm going to go on enjoying my life, rather than wasting it being upset someone else has more than me.

  • Because all that wealth gives the person an outsized ability to influence government. See the 2024 US election cycle for numerous examples.