WHAT IS POLITICS?

10. David Graeber & David Wengrow’s The “Dawn of Everything”: The Wisdom of Kandiaronk

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Oct 4, 2021
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INSIGHT

Political Hierarchy Defined

  • Political hierarchies involve decision-making power, where one group controls another.
  • Other hierarchies matter politically when they translate into this dominance.
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Economic Inequality's Political Impact

  • Economic inequality is a political issue because it creates unequal decision-making power.
  • The wealthy can influence politics more effectively than ordinary citizens.
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Reactions to Societal Differences

  • Encountering different social structures can lead to rejecting or reinforcing existing hierarchies.
  • Those benefiting from hierarchy may see egalitarian societies as threats.
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