"Toxisch reich". Buchpremiere und Diskussion mit Sebastian Klein. Publix Thursday vom 3.4.2025

Why is Germany becoming increasingly unequal? ​​Why does most wealth come from inheritance rather than personal achievement? Why is labor taxed so heavily while wealth is not taxed at all? And what dangers arise for democracy when a few become extremely rich while many others receive no share of the prosperity? Elon Musk is currently providing the personified proof that extreme wealth is perhaps the greatest threat to our democracy. The same trend can be observed in Germany, and it's time to counteract it. Sebastian Klein knows firsthand how the power of money works. The co-founder of Blinkist & Neue Narrative was once a multimillionaire and gave away 90 percent of his wealth—out of conviction. In his new book, "Toxically Rich," he analyzes why large fortunes in the hands of individuals divide our society, fuel climate change, and endanger democratic processes. Together with author and filmmaker Julia Friedrichs, Klein will be speaking at Publix Thursday on April 3, 2025, about the impact of wealth on our society and why politicians have long avoided a debate about a fair distribution of wealth.