People don't seem to realize that the alternative to a democratic, egalitarian society is a violent one. For rich and poor alike.

People will strive to make their lives better. If that effort can be funneled into productive actions that provide benefits to society as a whole, then that's what people will do. If that effort requires stealing from and killing hoarders of wealth because there's no other way to get resources, then that's what people will do.

The hyper-wealthy seem oblivious to the fact that you can't both be a trillionaire that's causing societal economic desperation and live in a society where people politely do their business and leave you in peace.