Is it bad to want to be rich? | The Gray Area

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Is wanting to be rich selfish? Does making money require exploiting other people? Or can the pursuit of wealth actually benefit society? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In this episode, guest host Sally Herships speaks with philosopher Jason Brennan about his book, "Why It's OK to Want to Be Rich." Jason makes the case that both wanting money and earning money are signs that we’re creating value for society. In this conversation, they explore why society believes money corrupts relationships, what wealthy individuals owe to society, and the cultural differences around money and wealth. This episode was produced in partnership with Vox's Future Perfect. 00:00 Intro 03:19 Wanting to be rich is good for society 14:27 Capitalism, winners, and losers 24:43 Wealth, taxes, and banking 34:25 Does capitalism require exploitation? 39:57 What do the rich owe society? Host: Sally Herships, journalist and director of the audio program at Columbia University's Graduate School of

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