Political philosopher Ingrid Robeyns argues for a maximum limit on personal wealth. She discusses wealth inequality, its threat to democratic societies, and the historical perspective. The link between wealth inequality and political stability is explored, along with the challenges of political change. The hosts discuss selling the concept of limitarianism in America and reconceiving the market and private property for a more equitable system.

Debating whether Taylor Swift deserves her billion-dollar fortune, the podcast explores philosophical arguments on wealth accumulation, luck vs. effort, societal impacts of billionaires, and the role of philanthropy. Experts argue for and against extreme wealth, touching on issues of exploitation, luck, and democratic values.

Political philosopher Ingrid Robeyns discusses the negative impact of extreme wealth on society, advocating for wealth limitations. Topics include the addictive nature of wealth accumulation, billionaire influence on media and democracy, setting wealth caps for the ultra-rich, and reevaluating societal values. Robeyns' book 'Limitarianism' is promoted at the end.

Ethics professor Ingrid Robeyns challenges extreme wealth accumulation, advocating for a wealth cap. They discuss the moral and practical implications, promoting middle-out economics and addressing societal impacts of extreme wealth.

In this podcast, the guest discusses the idea of imposing limits on personal wealth accumulation, advocating for limitarianism to address extreme wealth inequality. The conversation explores the risks to democracy posed by misinformation, the influence of money in politics, and the importance of a strong middle class for societal stability. It also compares social democracy in Scandinavian countries to the US, emphasizing the need for broader political conversations to address economic issues and shift perspectives.