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Jiang's image of society as a line toward status positions; collapse comes when those at the top never leave.
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mountaintop status model
Jiang's image of society as a line toward status positions; collapse comes when those at the top never leave.
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"Everyday food would come down from the heavens. And all the rats could do whatever they want. They would have complete freedom. This is..."
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"And they're not dying. So what are young people doing? Tengping, Bailan, right? Quiet quitting. Lying flat. Because you don't see any opportunities. What..."
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