Billionaires; Hoarding Of The Collective Good
A story of domination.
I’m not sure we’ve agreed on the social contract that currently exists in our societies; the American dream alongside Neoliberal philosophy has given us a kind of idolisation around money, that puts billionaires at the top of the tree.
An inspiration; people to look up to, admire, seek to replicate — someone to influence all of us.
The problem with this is that billionaires don’t seem to want this limelight.
They hole up behind gated communities; scared of the impending anarchy that might threaten their wealth, or perhaps they don’t believe in their leadership? They haven’t been taught how to lead philanthropically through their rising in the new industrial rich.
Maybe they don’t believe they’re truly worthy of the riches they have, which keeps them striving to create more wealth. Most people think of wealth in terms of lifestyle, so even if they’re super rich, they’re still looking up at the next wrung on the ladder.
It’s far better to spend money on experiences; having money doesn’t guarantee happiness at all.
Is this why they buy yachts they can’t sail or don’t have the presence to dedicate time to that craft? Is this why they pay exorbitant mooring costs and grow resentful…
