can we taboo the word 'greedy'? Nearly every human being would like to have more material security than they currently have.
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greediness is about wanting money in a way that has nothing to do with material security
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i don't know how to imagine that. how could someone want money in a way that has nothing to do with material security?
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would you believe me if i said ~trauma~
(money gets tied up with status, prestige, assuaging insecurities, childhood fears of inadequacy, getting back at parents, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.)
yeah you could think about it similar to how some people are pathological about wanting more followers
“when number goes up I will finally be worthy/valid/good”
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or when someone hot finally fucks me etc.
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First thing that oppoed into my head was “The Great Gatsby” tbh
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But trauma can totally be, and I'd say often is, the source of a compulsion for more material safety. I still see no argument against Aella's point.
> money gets tied up with status, prestige, assuaging insecurities, childhood fears of inadequacy, getting back at parents, etc.
You're saying that like it was an undeserved relationship but actually yes, money is a key factor in prestige, status, taking revenge in life etc...
In an attempt to satisfy a vengeful desire? Accumulation of money being not only an objective measure of I am better than you, but also delivering the kind of power every person should be dignified with, that you denied me!