I don’t mean doctor-making-150k-a-year rich, I mean properly rich with millions to billions of dollars.

I think many will say yes, they can be, though it may be rare. I was tempted to. I thought more about it and I wondered, are you really a good person if you’re hoarding enough money you and your family couldn’t spend in 10 lifetimes?

I thought, if you’re a good person, you wouldn’t be rich. And if you’re properly rich you’re probably not a good person.

I don’t know if it’s fair or naive to say, but that’s what I thought. Whether it’s what I believe requires more thought.

There are a handful of ex-millionaires who are no longer millionaires because they cared for others in a way they couldn’t care for themselves. Only a handful of course, I would say they are good people.

And in order to stay rich, you have to play your role and participate in a society that oppresses the poor which in turn maintains your wealth. Are you really still capable of being a good person?

Very curious about people’s thoughts on this.

  • Aesthesiaphilia@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I think the hazard of temptation that comes from not immediately giving away as much as possible makes this strategy a failure. The longer you have money, the more you get used to having money and acquiring more. How many billionaires have pledged to give away all their wealth, and then surprise! Their kids inherit everything.

    Just give it all away ASAP. Get it the fuck out of your hands.