Exploring the impact of wealth disparities, the chapter proposes setting a cap on wealth accumulation for the ultra-rich to mitigate social and environmental harm while emphasizing the balance between financial motives and societal welfare.
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We're happy to have conversations about eliminating poverty, but why are we so reluctant to talk about eradicating extreme wealth? Poverty is commonly regarded as an indication of a struggling society, and a tiny number of people controlling a disproportionately large amount of wealth should be seen similarly. Political philosopher Ingrid Robeyns, author of Limitarianism: The Case Against Extreme Wealth, joins Adam to explore how imposing limits on personal wealth accumulation can benefit society, democracy, and surprisingly even improve the lives of the wealthy. Find Ingrid's book at factuallypod.com/books
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