General Discussion

They are unapologetic and unabashed about their lack of concern for our species, or any of the things that give life meaning and beauty. They show none of the superficial philanthropic concerns Gilded Age robber barons exhibited, because they don't fear the masses of ordinary people. The Progressive Age only came about because of the threats posed by things like the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. However the insulation provided by crowd control and invasive surveillance through telecommunications, transportation advances that enable the wealthy to flee easier than ever and the advances in contemporary weapon technology, our modern analogs to Robber Barons no longer feel beholden to the rest of humanity to any slight degree. They feel utterly impervious and this will only enhance their monstrousness.

The world would be a far better place without their existence.