I find myself secretly hoping that the Bitcoin wealth is very concentrated so that there are not many people with more coins than me
Strange thought. So what if there is only 1000, 500 or 100 richer than you - - What kind of thoughts does this bring into you?
Hey, I know its irrational. Generally speaking, people prefer being relatively wealthy compared to absolutely wealthy. There's a psychology experiment that shows that people would rather be in the position of earning $50k when those around them earn $30k compared to earning $60k when those around them earn $80k.
The more the wealth is concentrated, the more people I am relatively wealthier than. It's not a pleasant thought, it's not a worthy thought, but it is sometimes there, all the same.
Edit: And I'm not the only one who has had unworthy thoughts about his position on a rich list
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/mar/05/prince-alwaleed-bin-talal-forbes-rich-list