“The concept of 'earning' money is a lie we tell ourselves to justify inequality”
Agree
- Luck and birth circumstances determine almost everything
- Hardest workers are often paid the least
- Wealth comes from extraction, not creation
- System is rigged from the start
Disagree
- Personal responsibility and effort absolutely matter
- Millions have climbed from poverty through work
- Merit exists even if it's not perfect
- Victim mentality prevents actual success
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