The Cycle of Elite Discontent

This chapter explores 'lead overproduction' and its connection to societal movements like the Great Awokening, revealing how rising elite expectations can fuel disillusionment and criticism of established structures. It analyzes the interplay between economic conditions affecting elites and workers, discussing how crises can empower labor. The narrative also examines the complexities of social movements and the risk of former rebels becoming complacent within institutions, ultimately reflecting on the challenges of achieving meaningful reform.