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The Communism Paradox: Why A Classless Society is Impossible Even in a Post-Scarcity World

Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

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The Inevitability of Class in a Post-Scarcity World

This chapter examines the argument that a truly classless society is unattainable due to persistent scarcity and the competition for valuable resources. Through a sci-fi lens, it discusses how social capital and attention create structured hierarchies, even in a post-scarcity world, revealing the ongoing challenges to achieving true equality.

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