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From Gates to Musk: Can good billionaires exist?

The Bunker

CHAPTER

The Rise of Billionaires: Wealth and Inequality

This chapter explores the historical evolution of billionaires, examining the transition from earlier wealthy figures through the Gilded Age to today's tech-driven elite. It critically analyzes the socio-economic systems, cultural perceptions, and political influences that contribute to the concentration of wealth and the implications of this phenomenon on society.

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