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The Sunday Debate: Abolish Billionaires

Intelligence Squared

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Wealth, Innovation, and the Billionaire Debate

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between innovation and wealth, questioning the necessity of billionaire financial incentives for entrepreneurship. It examines wealth inheritance, the underrepresentation of women among billionaires, and the challenges of wealth taxation, while advocating for systemic changes to address inequality. The discussion culminates in a passionate argument both for and against billionaires, highlighting the complexities of wealth concentration and its wider societal implications.

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