I really enjoy the way you mix between essentially academic content, in addition to journalism and interviews. It both draws people in and deepens their theoretical foundation. Thanks for the great output recently Auron.
Might it be said that the downfall of the elite is not due to its exclusive nature, but the quality of its exclusive nature? For example, an elite caste will gatekeep; yet they gatekeep in a particular manner. You suggest that nepotistic gatekeeping deleteriously insulates the elite from the undercurrents that hold them aloft. However, another group may gatekeep, as well, but they may do so in such a manner that does not deleteriously insulate them from the undercurrents holding them aloft. Thus, they are capable of changing with the times.
It doesn’t seem as if the desire to consolidate power is the ultimate cause of an elite group’s demise. Rather, the ultimate cause must be their incompetence. Both a competent and incompetent individual can desire the consolidation of their power, yet it will only be the competent individual that is actually capable of consolidating his power.
I.e., the elite do not close themselves off because they desire power. They close themselves of because they are incompetent, desire power, and do not think that they’ll preserve power for themselves if they do not close themselves off.
In Canada we have the Example of Trudeau and the Freedom Convoy. The commoners must be crushed. Their bank accounts seized to set and example and instil fear in the rest of the populace as a means of control. And recently the Chinese interference in past elections scandals has forced Trudeau to find out who in his own CSIS agency has leaked details. So an in house investigation will be conducted reporting to Trudeau not the public. The elitists will not be exposed.
Americans have their own elitist corruption in the Biden-Hunter Biden Ukraine debacle.
Your piece is enlightening and thoughtful . It begs the question though in an era where technocracy rules how change by non elitists can ever gain momentum. The ideological battle has gained steam at DAVOS where McKinsey and WEF have partnered to lead the globe with the elite’s views.
I really enjoy the way you mix between essentially academic content, in addition to journalism and interviews. It both draws people in and deepens their theoretical foundation. Thanks for the great output recently Auron.
Might it be said that the downfall of the elite is not due to its exclusive nature, but the quality of its exclusive nature? For example, an elite caste will gatekeep; yet they gatekeep in a particular manner. You suggest that nepotistic gatekeeping deleteriously insulates the elite from the undercurrents that hold them aloft. However, another group may gatekeep, as well, but they may do so in such a manner that does not deleteriously insulate them from the undercurrents holding them aloft. Thus, they are capable of changing with the times.
It doesn’t seem as if the desire to consolidate power is the ultimate cause of an elite group’s demise. Rather, the ultimate cause must be their incompetence. Both a competent and incompetent individual can desire the consolidation of their power, yet it will only be the competent individual that is actually capable of consolidating his power.
I.e., the elite do not close themselves off because they desire power. They close themselves of because they are incompetent, desire power, and do not think that they’ll preserve power for themselves if they do not close themselves off.
Really insightful piece!
In Canada we have the Example of Trudeau and the Freedom Convoy. The commoners must be crushed. Their bank accounts seized to set and example and instil fear in the rest of the populace as a means of control. And recently the Chinese interference in past elections scandals has forced Trudeau to find out who in his own CSIS agency has leaked details. So an in house investigation will be conducted reporting to Trudeau not the public. The elitists will not be exposed.
Americans have their own elitist corruption in the Biden-Hunter Biden Ukraine debacle.
Your piece is enlightening and thoughtful . It begs the question though in an era where technocracy rules how change by non elitists can ever gain momentum. The ideological battle has gained steam at DAVOS where McKinsey and WEF have partnered to lead the globe with the elite’s views.