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Behind the News: Riots in France w/ Harrison Stetler

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Elite Overproduction and Its Consequences

This chapter discusses the concept of elite overproduction, where too many elite aspirants compete for limited power positions, leading to conflict and violence. It explores the relationship between wealth and power, measures of emmiseration, and the change in average height of Americans over time. The chapter also analyzes the revolutionary impulses in society, specifically from the populist right, and their potential impact if they gain power.

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