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>That's othering. You're separating the "us" that are hard workers and successful from the "them" that are slackers.

Yes, and I posit "othering" is an innate part of humans (and other animals). Of course, it is worthwhile to work against excessive "othering" that causes a net loss in the functioning of society.

>Do you mean that some people will think they deserve more than others and hoard the profits of the business?

Yes, although I would not make a judgment call as to whether or not it is "hoarding".




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