17min chapter

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A New Civil War?

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

CHAPTER

Elite Fractures and Societal Conflicts

The chapter explores the complex dynamics of societal conflicts, focusing on the fractures within elite groups rather than mass uprisings. It delves into the concept of elites leveraging normies and crazy individuals for their interests, shedding light on how historical revolutions often stem from elite fractures. The conversation draws parallels to historical events like the French Revolution and speculates on the possibility of a populist leader causing significant shifts in the American political landscape.

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