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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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Being a billionaire is immoral in all cases
FINE.
How does it work with someone like Taylor Swift, who According to Forbes, Swift is the first musician to reach 10-figure status solely based on songwriting and performances rather than brand deals, makeup lines, or business ventures?
You can argue they should be more charitable, but that really can't be required. You could also say taxes should be higher past a certain point, but they currently aren't and that's not any individual's fault.
Also, I'm using Taylor swift as an example, but I mean more generally a person that captures worldwide attention for their art.
I believe a moral person would not horde such obscene wealth while people are struggling and starving unnecessarily. Were not talking about just being "well off" - It's more money than a person could need in countless lifetimes. So yes, I think she should be charitable. Edit: Or taxed.