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Bourgeois Overproduction and the Problem of the Fake Elite
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Beware the False Elite
The distinction between true elites and false elites is crucial for understanding social dynamics. True elites are individuals who have achieved their status through taking significant risks and succeeding, while false elites are those who perceive themselves as part of the elite but have not actually produced meaningful contributions or attained substantial accomplishments. This false elite often consists of individuals with advanced degrees who are underemployed and believe they are better than their positions suggest. Their resentment stems from the gap between their self-perception and reality. The phenomenon of bourgeois overproduction creates instability, as there are too many individuals who think they belong to the elite class without the merit to back it up. This can lead to social unrest, as these individuals feel aggrieved and frustrated by their inability to ascend in society. History shows that when society generates an excess of false elites who lack the actual attainment of elite status, it poses a significant threat to social cohesion and stability.
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