By one unique metric, we could approach technological singularity by the end of this decade, if not sooner.
'Self-termination is most likely': the history and future of societal collapse
-- The Guardian (@theguardian.com) Aug 2, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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No it isn't and in 2021-2022 it even decreased, even globally its been decreasing since the 1990's.
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In the US, the share of income going to the top 1% rose from 14.7% in 1990 to 20.9% in 2022.
www.caixabankresearch.com
Between 2012 and 2023, the members of the world millionaires club grew by nearly 91 percent, compared to just a 14 percent growth rate for the total global population over the same time period. The vast majority of the world's millionaires hold less than $5 million in assets. But the top tier, those with at least $30 million, have expanded their ranks the fastest, according to Capgemini. Since 2012, the top wealth group of individuals with at least $30 million has increased by 98 percent.
inequality.org
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