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Fairness is what the powerful ‘can get away with’ study shows: The willingness of those in power to act fairly depends on how easily others can collectively push back against unfair treatment (www.staffs.ac.uk)
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[-] iii@mander.xyz 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Rich people whisper in their private circles about all the times in the past the oppressed fight back

Source?

[-] HurricaneLiz@hilariouschaos.com 4 points 2 months ago

Source for me: The millionaires I've known. Even some making 6 digits. Now it's echoed by those with 5 digits who think they're rich.

[-] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Yep, and I'm working on ways to prey on that fear

[-] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

History and direct experience. I'll assume you've never actually dealt with the exceptionally wealthy

Why do you think all the billionaires have been building emergency estates the last 15 years? Oh and I DO have a source for that

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2022/sep/04/super-rich-prepper-bunkers-apocalypse-survival-richest-rushkoff)

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