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Are We Living Through 'End Times'?

Honestly with Bari Weiss

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Musical Chairs of Power

This chapter explores the analogy of musical chairs in relation to political and economic competition, highlighting the contrast between free market opportunities and the scarcity of political roles. It delves into the implications of elite overproduction and dysfunction in political systems, questioning the efficacy of meritocracy and its impact on social cohesion. Through historical parallels and discussions on societal discontent, the chapter examines the potential consequences of economic stagnation and elite concentration on democratic processes and social stability.

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