"The moment that something has bubbled up to the surface long enough for it to establish real value is the exact moment at which those engineering the system for their profit are planning to exit or have already left. All of the flashy press has likely died down due to the market cap crashing from … Continue reading The Internet of Grift (Non-Fungible Tokens Edition)
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Rich Asshole Syndrome
"Christopher Ryan, author of Civilised to Death: The Price of Progress, says when people become wealthy, they tend to purchase “separation and isolation” (bigger houses, private travel and so on). This, he says, has the effect of reducing empathy. Those further down the pecking order do not have this option. According to a 2017 study … Continue reading Rich Asshole Syndrome
