#RichPeople #Empathy #WealthDistribution #Capitalism #Inequality
Just came into realization that all rich people lack empathy. 🤔💭
I was having a conversation with my cousin recently and the stark differences in our backgrounds really stood out to me. He comes from a wealthy family and has never had to worry about financial struggles, while I come from a middle-class background and have had to work hard to make ends meet.
As we discussed our career paths, I couldn’t help but notice how disconnected he was from the challenges I face. When I mentioned wanting to start my own business but lacking the initial capital, he simply didn’t understand the reality of my situation.
It got me thinking about the broader issue of wealth distribution and how the current system often allows the rich to hoard resources without contributing back to society. It’s like a game where some players start with all the resources and others are left to struggle to catch up.
But here’s the thing – I believe there is a solution to this issue:
– Implementing higher taxes for the ultra-wealthy to redistribute resources more fairly
– Creating programs that incentivize the wealthy to give back to their communities
– Encouraging a culture of philanthropy and giving back
What do you think? How can we bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots in our society? Let’s have a constructive discussion and come up with solutions together! 💡 #WealthEquality #SocialResponsibility
The only rich person I know that had empathy was Robert Owen
Did a study on this in a sociology class in college. It turns out that the majority of the top 10% of wealth EARNERS do lack empathy. This generally comes from their work ethic, willingness to employ others for profit and the fact that they don’t let anyone get in the way of their goals.
I think entitled is a better term than simply rich. From the description this guy sounds like one who’s never had to struggle and has been sheltered from the issues of the common people.
You’ve identified the exact problem with capital :https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-wealth-reduces-compassion/
Also, there in a general ‘anti-handout’ sentiment in society, I’m in the UK but have seen evidence of the same attitude in the states. It’s funny how this only applies to poor people and that inheritance is not seen as a handout.
you are close to seeing it. capitalism has an intrinsic contradiction which is the tendency for monopolizing capital.
The other side of that is that people who have never had money often cannot comprehend just how much richer some people are than them and how the world simply works very differently for those people.
People will speak as if they are empathetic but when faced with a situation where contributing financially or by simply helping out would actually express their empathy beyond words, they won’t be bothered.
I’m not rich at all and have no empathy.
I mean, empathy goes both ways. It sounds like you’re dismissing him and his inputs out of hand, which isn’t showing a lot of empathy either. He hasn’t had the same experiences as you but has still studied and is working. Most people start businesses with very little capital upfront or a bank loan, so working for yourself seems reasonable and evidently you’ve given it some thought if you have a figure in mind.
I know this goes against the grain in this sub but honestly to me it sounds like you can also adjust your perspective a little.
“all rich people lack empathy”
have you talked to every rich people ?
edit: yea that was a joke, this sub is funny lol
I imagine they have to, otherwise they’d never be able to sleep soundly.
I would thrive so well as a wealthy person.
They say they’re pro-meritocracy but how can you talk about meritocracy while inheritance exists ?
I only know one person who’s legitimately wealthy.
I’m purposely going to be vague here just in case.
They work in Hollywood. They come out once or twice a year. They on the surface seem super nice and thoughtful, more so to my wife and her mom. Nice to me but I always feel like I’m getting a side eye judgment.
I just get this feeling of constantly being judged, the more you talk to them the more you realize that they don’t really listen and are just a yes man. I haven’t called them on it but there’s been multiple instances where they have lied straight to our face. You can just tell based on how they talk or respond they’re use to just fluffing people up and saying yes to them.
Like hey did you watch that wedding video! ” Oh yeah! It was great I truly loved it”
Cool what part did you like?
” Uh well I can’t really say it was all fabulous”
Are you sure you watched it?
” Of course I did!”
Then after saying they did they finally admit that they didn’t, in a complete care free brush it off dismissive kind of way.
That’s a bad example though. The way they do it is really nefarious. Like they can just lie with zero empathy and they don’t care when you finally catch that lie.
I know a lot of this sounds like assumptions.its actually really hard to explain,It’s more of something you need to feel though. I can’t put it into words. It would be like that feeling you get if you’re alone in a room with Jeffrey dahmer. Something just isn’t right. I get glimpses through the facade that give me a uncomfortable feeling, and can see that they give zero shits About you or what you’re saying.They seem so great on the outside, but there’s a little devil in there that pops out here or there. I’m to nice to ruin things by calling them on their slip ups though. Lmao
A few days ago, my family became homeless and we’ve been staying with my sister in a nearby state. While my job is letting me work remotely in the meantime, my parents and brother had to return to their in person jobs. My mom works as a nanny for a wealthy family and has been there for 12 years. Her and the family have developed a nice relationship over the years and have always been nice people.
However, when my mom returned to her job (she works there twice a week) she didn’t want to tell her boss the trust, that we were homeless due to constant harassment from a neighbor. She, instead, said that we were thinking about leaving due to the constant harassment, which isn’t true, we had already left by then.) Her boss responded saying that we should’ve called the police (we have and they did nothing.) That we should fight back (my family believes this is a waste of time)
Because we were renting, it’s kinda gave us an even better reason to leave, we’ve been wanting to leave for a while, but being threatened with death really sped up that process.
Basically, my mom refuses to tell her boss because she knows that her boss will never understand, clearly lacking empathy.
My BiL grew up in humble beginnings and is now a millionaire.
He has lost all connections with reality and his wife, my parents other daughter, really thinks you can live at $10 an hour.
Also one of those, “if you don’t make enough, move” like applauding Walmart’s business plan like they should get away with paying so poorly, yet being able to raise their prices at will.
OP you are so close and yet based on your last paragraph you are still not getting it