Is it bad to want to be rich?

The Ezra Klein Show by Vox Media Podcast Network

Oct 5, 202650:36News & Politics

Is wanting to be rich selfish? Does making money require exploiting other people? Or can the pursuit of wealth actually benefit society? In this episode guest host Sally Herships speaks with philosopher Jason Brennan abo...

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