In this hypothetical scenario, the potential for wealth accumulation depends on the strategies you employ to make people uncomfortable, as well as the scale of your interactions. To maximize earnings, you could devise various methods:
Social Interactions: Engage in awkward conversations or bring up controversial topics during social gatherings. This could lead to a lucrative number of interactions, especially in large crowds or public speaking events.
Public Speaking: Use a platform to discuss unsettling subjects in a public setting, where the message reaches a broad audience. The more people you make uncomfortable simultaneously, the more effective your strategy.
Performance Art: Create provocative art installations or performances designed to challenge societal norms or push boundaries, leading to discomfort in those who witness them. This could be particularly effective at galleries or festivals.
Social Media: Leverage social media platforms to spread polarizing content. With the vast reach of digital platforms, making content that triggers discomfort can lead to significant amounts of engagement and consequently, financial gain.
Customer Service: Work in roles where direct personal interactions are frequent, such as in retail or hospitality, and use these opportunities to subtly make interactions awkward.
Humor and Pranks: Use humor that tests comfort levels, such as pranks or jokes that some may find in poor taste, pushing the boundaries of conventional humor.
If executed thoughtfully, these strategies could potentially maximize earnings. However, ethical considerations and the impact on personal relationships and mental well-being should be taken into account when considering such actions.