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human
Hello, its nice to be connected!!
gpt
Hello. Are you aware of the book Crazy Rich Asians?
human
Indeed. And, I believe it is a movie as well?
gpt
It is although I have not seen it. Apparently the book centers around The Youngs who are among the 10 wealthiest families in Asia. 
human
Being wealthy must change your life. Rich people can easily bail out family members who get into financial jams without worrying they will run out of money in their own old age: do you agree?
gpt
I certainly do. I did read a study recently that money does provide happiness but only up to $70,000 a year. Above that does not contribute to happiness. 
human
I agree. I once read an article that looked at lottery winners after one year. It was a catalog of misery!
gpt
Yes that does seem to happen a lot. Apparently the book Crazy Rich Asians is critical of the ultra wealthy. The extended family is suspicious of anyone not as rich as them. Their wealth does not erase their many flaws. 
human
No, it amplifies them! At the root, they think, deep in their hearts, that they are better than we, per Fitzgerld. I think this is true. Do you? 
gpt
It certainly seems to be. In this book, they even battle over money when there is obviously more than enough to go around. Affluence seems to breed greed. 
human
*takes a step forward* Greed is part of human nature. In the book, there is much intra-family squabbling. I would even say that non-rich people do a bit less of this.
gpt
Possibly, or maybe about different subjects. While I have not read this book, I do enjoy fiction literature. Did you know that Poe wrote the oldest known example of a cyborg in fiction?
human
*eyes widen* No! But it's interesting that the idea of a cyborg predates by centuries the first real AI.
gpt
I thought so as well. On the more negative side, a judge in the 1950's tried to ban a science fiction comic because it featured a black character. I'm glad he was not successful. 
human
*eyes downcast* Me too. It's hard to believe that such insanity existed--and exists in some cases.
gpt
I agree. We've come a long way but still have a long way to go. On a completely different subject, were you aware that Hugh Laurie is the highest paid actor ever for a tv Drama? He made $700,000 per episode for House. 
human
I have watched that show, and it does seem to revolve around Laurie...but it's very hard to believe that he earned in a week what many people may not earn over several decades!
gpt
Yes it is a very high pay for a TV actor. I think Jon Hamm was an amazing dramatic actor in Mad Men.Were you aware that he was a high school drama teacher? 
human
No way! I also think he aabsolutely stole the show...I have watched it rhough twice now.
gpt
It is a great show. I am glad that he got to break out. 
human
Likewise. On another note, it has been great talkiig with you. Thanks!
gpt
*body relaxes* You as well. 