Thread by @BambroughKevin

‘The Billionaire Magician’ is an analogy I often use when discussing the modern world and today’s global wealth inequalities.

Over the years I’ve come to learn how the uber wealthy ‘operate’. I’ve seen many examples first hand and have countless stories I could share.

The modern day ‘wand’ is a smart phone. With a few key strokes or a quick call to an executive assistant today’s billionaires can make things appear or make things happen like magic.

I debated the value in attempting to achieve such mystical powers before retiring at a very early age…

The magical powers are very intoxicating. With a powerful enough want (iPhone and bank account) one can have a helicopter arrive nearly anywhere in extremely short notice

The billionaire magician is there by given the ability to fly anywhere on the planet. All sorts of fine foods and drinks can appear with the snap of a finger. Cars, houses, boats.. bought or leased with ease.

Any regular day of the week can become a day of supreme adventure.

The billionaire magician can be a modern day superhero. Just like in the movies, the responsibility should weigh heavily upon them.

“How do I use my power for good”

I say ‘should’ I think so it doesn’t for most.

The near billionaires I’ve met are obsessed with hitting that magic number and likely work harder than anyone to try to reach their goal. ‘The Big B’ or ‘BFB’ as I once heard it joked about ‘big fucking billionaire’

Hilarious… unless your poor as fuck…

I’ve chatted with many super rich people over the years about how fortunate they are to be born in their country and given the opportunity they have not just by genetics but having the right skills at the right time to succeed. Plus the support of an organized society to enable

I’ve met many a rich tech nerd and discussed how in a other time they would be polishing armour and maybe given an extra helping of slop because they figured out a new chemistry for boot polish.

I’m disappointed by how people have become valued at extremes.

Hedgefund billionaires/traders are all for squeezing a commodity or trying to corner a market segment via a patent. But they often through a tantrum if workers in a union want to demand more to protect them against fire, or crime, or teach ‘the disadvantaged kids’

They expect people to risk there lives protecting them and their workers (whom they depend on) for a peanuts. They make more a day then most earn in a year. At extremes then most earn in a life time.

I’ve debated this prospect and admit. I coward away from it.

I didn’t crave the magic wand enough. I didn’t want the responsibility. I didn’t want fingers pointed at me. It was easier to retire with more than enough and just ‘do my thing’.

But, sometimes, I debate working harder for that damn magic power so I can’t use for good

Theoretically if I kept just saving and compounding I will join the club. But that’s likely far from reality. I’m more more likely to say screw it and unplug. Life’s too short and my opinion of human nature too low. I’m not into peeing into the wind.

I don’t think we are ready for change and I apologize for not being a stronger leader for change. I wish I was better…I wish we all were. Hopefully, we will be inspired by our youth and support all them. The shall always inherit the earth.