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The Realignment
384 | Peter Turchin: Elites, Counter-Elites, and the Path to Political Disintegration
Jul 4, 2023
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- Elite overproduction leads to societal strife as elites multiply, eroding cooperation and causing unrest.
- Wealth pump exacerbates income inequality, influencing political power and fostering discontent, necessitating structural reforms.
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Elite Overproduction as a Driver of Political Instability
The podcast episode delves into the concept of elite overproduction as a key factor leading to political instability. It highlights how societies experience periods of peace followed by crises when elites, a small portion of the population controlling power, multiply. Excessive elite competition erodes cooperation, leading to unrest and potential collapse.
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