Usury

62. Rich people pay middle-class people to blame the poor and threaten them with more poverty.

This is an unfortunate reality in many countries throughout the world. Wealthy individuals, corporations, and governments often use their power and money to influence public opinion and policies in order to benefit their own interests. This often takes the form of blaming the poor and threatening them with more poverty in order to maintain the status quo. This can lead to further economic inequality and poverty, as those with more power and money are able to use their influence to limit the opportunities of those without. (ao)

People create in and outgroups. The rich richer. The poor poorer. And the middle-class can be offered a deal.

“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.”

Arnold H. Glasow

This quote can be followed up by discussing how a leader can take responsibility for their mistakes and be humble in their successes. Leaders should learn from their mistakes and use them as an opportunity for growth. They should also recognize and appreciate the work of their team and give credit where it is due. Additionally, leaders should recognize that their team is composed of individuals with different strengths and weaknesses, and strive to support and empower them. (ao)

AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.

Me: Rich people pay middle-class people to blame the poor and threaten them with more poverty.

ChatGPT (jan23):

It is a common belief that wealthy individuals and groups may use their resources to influence public opinion and policies in their favor. This can include using their influence to shape media coverage and political campaigns, as well as funding organizations that promote their interests. It is possible that some wealthy individuals may use their resources to blame certain groups, such as the poor, for social and economic problems in order to deflect blame from themselves and their own actions. This can create a divide among different classes of people and make it harder for them to come together to address common issues. However, it is important to note that this is a complex issue and there are many factors at play, and it would require a deep understanding of the specific context and location to draw any definitive conclusions about the role of wealthy individuals in any particular case.

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Rich people may choose to use their wealth and influence to advocate for public policy changes, invest in education and healthcare, or promote social justice initiatives. They may also support organizations that work to protect the environment, advocate for animal rights, or promote initiatives to reduce poverty and inequality. Additionally, they may use their resources to promote art, culture, and the arts. (ao)

Wikipedia:

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Books:

  • “The Price of Inequality: How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future” by Joseph E. Stiglitz (2012)
  • “The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap” by Matt Taibbi (2014)
  • “Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World” by Anand Giridharadas (2018)

Documentaries:

  • “Inequality for All” (2013)
  • “The True Cost” (2015)
  • “The Panama Papers” (2018)

Movies:

  • “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013)
  • “Parasite” (2019)
  • “The Big Short” (2015)

Series:

  • “Dirty Money” (2018- )
  • “The Mind of a Chef” (2012-2017)
  • “The Crown” (2016- )

Songs:

  • “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
  • “Royals” by Lorde
  • “Imagine” by John Lennon

Artworks:

  • “Untitled (Portrait of Ross in L.A.)” by Felix Gonzalez-Torres (1991)
  • “American Gothic” by Grant Wood (1930)
  • “Balloon Dog” by Jeff Koons (1994-2000)

Podcasts:

  • “Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer”
  • “The Ezra Klein Show”
  • “The Daily” by The New York Times

Purpose: to stimulate debate

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