> Money is by definition zero sum, otherwise the word "inflation" would have no meaning.

Not sure that I agree, nor that the one follows from the other.

Without having the advantage of an Economics degree, I have witnessed when rising tides have lifted all boats and a majority of U.S. society benefited. Perhaps "wealth" is not a zero sum.

And if that is case, talking about "money" is orthogonal. We should talk instead about disposable income, standard of living, etc.