I recently came across a clip of Sam Harris arguing that so-called 'self-made' individuals, who believe their wealth is solely the result of hard work, do not truly exist. According to Harris, success is fundamentally influenced by chance. This led me to spend my entire lunchtime contemplating how to reconcile notions of merit, generosity, and justice. Coincidentally, I stumbled upon your post shortly thereafter and was amazed by the way you utilized a simple narrative to delve into this issue.
I find myself leaning toward the idea that no one inherently 'deserves' their life outcomes. However, I struggle to see how this fact justifies a system of forced generosity. It's intriguing that the... (read more)
I recently came across a clip of Sam Harris arguing that so-called 'self-made' individuals, who believe their wealth is solely the result of hard work, do not truly exist. According to Harris, success is fundamentally influenced by chance. This led me to spend my entire lunchtime contemplating how to reconcile notions of merit, generosity, and justice. Coincidentally, I stumbled upon your post shortly thereafter and was amazed by the way you utilized a simple narrative to delve into this issue.
I find myself leaning toward the idea that no one inherently 'deserves' their life outcomes. However, I struggle to see how this fact justifies a system of forced generosity. It's intriguing that the... (read more)