SYSTEMIC REPRESENTATION IN AN ERA OF UNFATHOMABLE WEALTH

Our minds struggle to grasp the vastness of extreme wealth, but this chart translates Elon Musk’s purchasing power to something relatable. Imagine giving away a million dollars daily for 14 days, as Musk intends in his voter-influencing scheme, without even scratching the surface of your resources. Now compare that to what the same proportion would mean for the average American’s net worth.

Regardless of political affiliation, this is as good an argument one can have for a more diversified and dynamic economic and corporate landscape based on greater systemic representation to ensure the interests of the people are not disenfranchised at the whims of an individual.