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Why “Fair Pay” Isn’t Fair at All


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I’ve always believed that forcing everyone to earn the same amount, regardless of effort, will never work. But this episode isn’t just a rant — it’s a thought experiment.

I walk through the idea of whether fairness could exist if effort itself were measurable. What if exhaustion, mental strain, and workload could be calculated? What if everyone was required to contribute the same level of effort — not the same job, not the same outcome — but the same input?

I don’t support that system, and I explain why. But I explore it honestly, because it’s the only version of “equal pay” that even begins to make sense. From there, I contrast that with the conservative view: free will, personal responsibility, and rewards that scale with effort.

This isn’t about attacking people for their choices. It’s about understanding incentives, sustainability, and why punishing ambition always backfires.


Highlights

  • Why equal outcomes always fail

  • A hypothetical system based on measurable effort

  • Why government-controlled income still breaks free will

  • Effort vs. entitlement

  • Why ambition needs incentive

  • Conservative logic vs. forced fairness

  • Short-term grind vs. long-term freedom


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