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The Sunday Debate: Abolish Billionaires

May 8, 2022
Linsey McGoey is a Professor of Sociology specializing in wealth and power dynamics, while Ryan Bourne serves as the Scharf Chair for Public Understanding of Economics. They passionately debate the morality and impact of billionaires on society, examining issues like wealth concentration, innovation, and the potential for wealth tax reforms. The conversation highlights how billionaires influence democracy and philanthropy, as well as the ethical responsibilities that come with immense wealth, challenging listeners to rethink the implications of extreme wealth accumulation.
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