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ActualPhilosopher862 t1_j29avjn wrote

Reply to comment by Utoko in the singularity is already a threat to our mental well-being by Ohigetjokes

Billionaires made sense to me. I think the point is that they are an example of what it is like when you get everything you want with nothing to keep you in check - you become crazy as you want to be. One a related side note, this is why getting picked on has social utility and an evolutionary basis - it is bad but it does bring you back into the fold of the group when you get too far outside the norm.

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Utoko t1_j29g1ba wrote

>expectation of a completely frictionless existence, an unwillingness to work with life's "imperfections",

Billionaires didn't get there without frictions, they are ruthless and powerful. Not without reason they are usually very narcissistic. They have ambitions, determination and using their resources.

Maybe you are thinking about the children and not people who control global companies. You think Elon musk doesn't face friction and backlash?

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eve_of_distraction t1_j2a5n0c wrote

Yeah I feel like all billionaires are being painted with a broad brush here. Some Saudi prince who inherits billions with few responsibilities might be indolent, capricious and hedonistic but these captain of industry types? They live and thrive in high stress ultra-competitive situations their entire careers.

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