Inequality: Are wealth divides inevitable in Human society?
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- Is wealth inequality the unfortunate but necessary engine of human progress, or is it a political choice that societies can overcome? The affirmative side argues that varying human talents, drive, and the compounding force of capital guarantee that wealth will always concentrate, providing essential incentives for innovation. The negative side counters that current extreme disparities are the direct result of policy failures and structural choices, arguing that by implementing effective wealth taxes and strong social leveling mechanisms, we can create a fairer, more productive society for all, proving that catastrophic inequality is entirely avoidable.