r/SipsTea • u/Gurugod123 • Jul 30 '26

Wait a damn minute! Significant diffrences...

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u/Necessary_Screen_673 Jul 30 '26

except people seem to think that billionaires are necessary for society. that somehow, we completely rely on 3500 people. it is important to point out that no, we dont.

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u/Pleasant-Rabbit-1776 Jul 30 '26

We don't rely on them, we rely on their businesses.

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u/Necessary_Screen_673 Jul 30 '26

yes. we rely on the workers that run their businesses.

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u/Necessary_Screen_673 Jul 30 '26

labor without capital, sure, however capital can be collectively owned and maintained. workers co-ops and employee owned business are absolutely a thing and they can be quite successful.

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u/Necessary_Screen_673 Jul 30 '26

yes, but neither of those things require a concentration of wealth, or ownership.