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    2 months ago

    This reminded me of this concept:

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elite_overproduction

    Elite overproduction is a concept developed by Peter Turchin that describes the condition of a society that has an excess supply of potential elite members relative to its ability to absorb them into the power structure. This, he hypothesizes, is a cause for social instability, as those left out of power feel aggrieved by their relatively low socioeconomic status.