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Wealthy individuals exhibit cult-like behavior in echo chambers

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Some extremely wealthy individuals exhibit cult-like behavior, forming self-created echo chambers where bad ideas are not challenged. This consolidation of power, particularly among the 'uber-wealthy,' raises concerns about the structure of the economy and the ease with which individuals perceived as 'assholes' can gain control. The author suggests that the concentration of power inherently leads to cult-like dynamics, making it difficult to distinguish between genuine leadership and insular groupthink. AI

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Wealthy individuals exhibit cult-like behavior in echo chambers

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https://www. xenofact.com/2026/10/18/the-in evitable-cult-of-wealth/ "So yes, some of the uber-wealthy act like they’re in cults – they are. They exist in s

    RE: https://www. xenofact.com/2026/10/18/the-in evitable-cult-of-wealth/ "So yes, some of the uber-wealthy act like they’re in cults – they are. They exist in self-created echo chambers. Bad ideas don’t get flushed out. They talk to other people like them. And that’s not counting…

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