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Peter Turchin — Why Societies Fall Apart (And Why the US May Be Next)

The Joe Walker Podcast

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Elite Overproduction and Societal Decline

The speakers discuss the concept of elite overproduction and its relationship to societal decline. They highlight a study on the credentials of the elite class in Cambridge and Oxford, propose potential solutions to the issue of elite overproduction, and discuss expanding opportunities for ambitious individuals.

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