First Coined In 2019 Overwealthy trend icon

Overwealthy

Growing income inequality leads to more guilt among the affluent, prompting them to seek more ways to give back.

The 2019 Non-Obvious Trend Report, where Overwealthy was first coined

First published in the 2019 Non-Obvious Trend Report →

Trend Longevity Rating

A Graded A in 2026 ·
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time

How this trend held up

As income inequality worsens, the affluent try to find ways to help but often fail. Solutions to such large issues continue to evade us. This trend hasn't moved much.

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