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The Pescadero Perspective
news Project Syndicate 2026-06-24

The Path to Trillionaire Status: Mega-Monopoly and Government Backing

The emergence of the world's first trillionaire is less about technological innovation and more about the creation of a mega-monopolist whose influence is so vast that the government will prevent their failure. This highlights a shift in how immense wealth is accumulated and sustained.

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