Moneyism

Nature

The system of using money to make decisions.

Incidence

A 2022 survey by the Pew Research Center found that 65% of Americans believe that money has too much influence in politics, reflecting widespread concern about the prioritization of wealth in societal values and decision-making. Globally, the World Inequality Report 2022 highlights that the richest 10% of the population now own 76% of all wealth, indicating the pervasive impact of moneyism across diverse regions and economies.
In 2019, the college admissions bribery scandal in the United States exposed how affluent families used their financial resources to secure university placements for their children, underscoring the real-world consequences of moneyism in education.

Claim

The idea that this money brings more security than intact ecosystems is a kind of delusional insanity, yet it is very real in the minds of so many people around the world.

Counter-claim

Moneyism is a trivial concern that distracts from far more pressing global issues like poverty, climate change, and social injustice. Focusing on the obsession with money undermines our ability to foster genuine human connections and solve real problems. Instead of fixating on wealth accumulation, we should prioritize compassion, community, and sustainable living. The fixation on money is a superficial distraction that ultimately hinders progress and meaningful change in society. Let’s redirect our energy to what truly matters.