The Multiplication Law of Wealth: From Compound Interest Mathematics to the Reinforcement Learning Essence of Human Behavior
Last Updated on October 15, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Shenggang Li
Originally published on Towards AI.
The Multiplication Law of Wealth: From Compound Interest Mathematics to the Reinforcement Learning Essence of Human Behavior
Wealth Inequality Isn’t an Accident — It Follows Natural Laws
This article explores the underlying mathematical and behavioral principles that contribute to wealth inequality, demonstrating how natural laws influence wealth distribution over time. It discusses concepts such as compounding returns, the multiplicative nature of wealth growth, and the psychological factors that drive decisions, ultimately concluding that inequality is a mathematical outcome of these dynamics rather than merely a social or political issue.
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