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End Times by Peter Turchin

Worker and Parasite

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Societal Collapse and Elite Overproduction

The chapter delves into the causes of societal collapse, focusing on the concept of elite overproduction and its consequences. It explores the frustrations and competition among aspirant elites, the limited educational opportunities leading to rule-breaking and corruption, and the growing discontent among the working class due to declining living standards.

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