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[–] lipids ago 

This isn't jealousy. This is indignation that merit isn't adequately rewarded. And it is a tragedy for society. How many Einsteins were doomed to a life of burger flipping? Opportunity is limited and that is made apparent when birthright matters more than ability.

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[–] analfaveto ago  (edited ago)

Einstein born in a poor American family today would have sailed through school, collected several scholarships along the way, got a university grant, and got into Harvard, as have done many other American geniuses born into poor families. At the very least, he would have got into the top public university in his state and then into Princeton graduate school after that if he'd wanted to. No average or even poor person in the history of humanity has had it easier than an American or a European has it today. But no matter how prosperous a society is, you'll always find the perennial victims. "I'm flipping burgers even though I have a master's degree in gender studies. Why? Life is not fair. Society owes me a big house and a nice car. It's the wealthy that oppress me. It's capitalism's fault. And why do I need to pay back my $100,000 loan? Shouldn't the wealthy pay for it? Isn't an educated populace good for society? So why do I have to pay back my loan?"

Indignation? No, you're an entitled little brat. Get off your lazy arse, do something useful with your life, create something of value -- something that people are willing to pay for -- and you won't need to flip burgers any more.

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[–] lipids ago  (edited ago)

Google is worth more today than Ford was at its height and it employs less people. Workers are not being adequately compensated for their work.

I'm only lazy because I do have money. Work is not rewarding enough and I have enough to live on. At least I can admit this arrangement is fucked up, even if it benefits me. The reality is that a more equitable society would benefit me more as more people would be free to research cures for cancer if they weren't flipping burgers.