Pluralistic: The Big Con (19 Jun 2026)
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- Pyramid schemes like Amway are 'big cons' where everyone—from uplines to downlines—pretends to succeed while actually failing, leaving victims believing they are the only ones not making sales.
- This con extends to modern American politics and business: figures like Trump and Musk use similar tactics, funded by pyramid scheme money (e.g., Heritage Foundation), and the myth that large investments (like AI) must be legitimate is a fallacy.
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