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The path of political disintegration (with Peter Turchin)

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

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The Urgency of Preventing Political Disintegration

This chapter explores the importance of the wealthy supporting higher taxes and increased wages to prevent political disintegration, citing a lack of trust in elections, rule-breaking within political parties, and threats against political opponents. The speaker also expresses frustration over the lack of action in addressing global crises and emphasizes the urgency for immediate action to prevent the collapse of civilization.

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