> thinks reality is an uncorrupted, level playing field

Did I say that anywhere?

> Tell that to the kids in Congo who have to dig out Cobalt for free. That's actual reality and it has arrived in the west.

What does this have to do with the concept of someone "earning" something?

There's no point talking about this sort of stuff. If you have capital, just get your guns out. It's a more honest approach.