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I break down why the idea that trillionaires should simply give away their money sounds compassionate, but collapses once you actually run the numbers. I walk through what happens when wealth is redistributed in theory versus in real life, why free money doesn’t solve structural problems, and how quickly incentives and behavior change when effort is removed from the equation.
From there, I get into risk, responsibility, and why success gets treated like something that needs to be punished instead of understood. This isn’t about idolizing billionaires or dismissing people who are struggling—it’s about questioning easy moral answers that ignore economics, human nature, and long-term consequences.
Highlights
Blunt, analytical, and uncomfortable by design.
Why “just give it away” fails the moment math enters the room
What actually happens when everyone suddenly has free money
Risk, reward, and why outcomes aren’t evenly distributed
The difference between generosity and obligation
Why taxing success doesn’t create fairness—just distortion
By EJG The WeirdoI break down why the idea that trillionaires should simply give away their money sounds compassionate, but collapses once you actually run the numbers. I walk through what happens when wealth is redistributed in theory versus in real life, why free money doesn’t solve structural problems, and how quickly incentives and behavior change when effort is removed from the equation.
From there, I get into risk, responsibility, and why success gets treated like something that needs to be punished instead of understood. This isn’t about idolizing billionaires or dismissing people who are struggling—it’s about questioning easy moral answers that ignore economics, human nature, and long-term consequences.
Highlights
Blunt, analytical, and uncomfortable by design.
Why “just give it away” fails the moment math enters the room
What actually happens when everyone suddenly has free money
Risk, reward, and why outcomes aren’t evenly distributed
The difference between generosity and obligation
Why taxing success doesn’t create fairness—just distortion