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E1029: Basecamp Co-Founder & Author David Heinemeier Hansson (@DHH) debates Jason on reining in capitalism, benefits of state-run education & healthcare, big-tech disappointments, work-from-home paradigm shift, wealth tax & more!

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The Ethics of Billionaires: Monopoly and Community Impact

This chapter critically examines the impact of capitalism and the behaviors of billionaires, focusing on monopolies like Amazon in the book industry. It discusses the moral obligations of the ultra-wealthy regarding tax contributions and their treatment of employees, raising ethical questions about their influence on local governments and communities.

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