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In Times of Scarcity, Competition Breeds Division
The ongoing woke debate in America is influenced by a phenomenon of elite overproduction, where a surplus of qualified individuals in media and academia competes for limited job opportunities. As these fields stagnate, the competition for roles intensifies, leading to heightened conflict and divisiveness. This competitive environment fosters an anti-meritocratic sentiment within movements like wokeness, as individuals vie for recognition and resources in a shrinking landscape.