This might be a controversial opinion, but I think it’s important to consider. What are your thoughts about it?

In an ideal capitalist system, a person earns money by providing value to others through their work or services. This means that wealth is fundamentally linked to making a positive contribution to society. Only those who give a lot to others can earn a lot. This encourages cooperation and service to the common good, as the incentive is to be rewarded for productive activities.

However, the real problem arises when people acquire wealth without having to contribute anything. If someone simply receives money without working for it or providing something of value to others, their character develops differently. Such people don’t learn that money is earned by fulfilling the needs of others. Instead, they lack an understanding of community and the importance of mutual support because they already have everything and don’t need anyone. This can lead them to develop an egoistic character focused primarily on their own advantage. In extreme cases, this might even lead them to act maliciously at the expense of others to maintain or improve their status.

To prevent these negative developments, maybe it would be important to tax unearned wealth, particularly inheritances, more heavily. This could ensure that wealth isn’t simply passed down undeservedly, which would reinforce social inequalities and unjust power dynamics. Capitalism could then continue to function as a system that promotes cooperation and encourages people to be rewarded for productive and socially beneficial contributions.

I’d be interested to hear what others think about this.