On a bitcoin standard people can thrive from the fruits of the radically free market, as long as they demonstrate creativity and proof of work.
I think in the era of AI, the process of obsoleting redundant work is accelerated, which puts those people in the top ranks that strive to learn every day, coupled with strong work ethics and integrity.
As to the early stackers:
It doesn't matter in the long run how much you stacked early. What matters is if you can really see the world through the lens of bitcoin and understood its implications. And it's never too late.
The idea that "those who have plenty will be given even more" seems like a proof of stake idea from this perspective and doesn't make sense in a system based on proof of work.