Ayush, thanks for this great read! I don't quite understand the last part about redistribution, however. It seems to me that after a society achieves perfect redistribution, it could just focus on another goal, keeping the game moving. Instead, I think the real issue with redistribution is that it gives rewards regardless of a fitness test, which could lead to a less competent society. This assumes, however, that monetary reward is the main driver of competence, which may be an oversimplification. Certainly there are competent individuals who choose low paying jobs, and in these situations perhaps it is status or personal satisfaction that is the reward.
Ayush, thanks for this great read! I don't quite understand the last part about redistribution, however. It seems to me that after a society achieves perfect redistribution, it could just focus on another goal, keeping the game moving. Instead, I think the real issue with redistribution is that it gives rewards regardless of a fitness test, which could lead to a less competent society. This assumes, however, that monetary reward is the main driver of competence, which may be an oversimplification. Certainly there are competent individuals who choose low paying jobs, and in these situations perhaps it is status or personal satisfaction that is the reward.