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2 timestamped hits 1 source reading 1 extracted note Newest source: 2024-10-08, day precision Aliases: normative-cautions

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Normative Caution

A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "Okay? Not everyone worked hard. Okay? But, because you had these people, who did work really hard, does that make sense? Okay? Any more..."

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A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "Okay? Not everyone worked hard. Okay? But, because you had these people, who did work really hard, does that make sense? Okay? Any more..."

Most recent Jiang source touching this topic: Too Many Rich People, Too Little Power (2024-10-08, day precision).

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Permanent EliteCompetitionCivilization

Key Notes

Lecture conclusion and interpretive caution stated on 2024-10-08.

normative

Jiang explicitly says he is not arguing that the permanent elite is the best or good idea, only showing why it wins out and shapes civilization.

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Too Many Rich People, Too Little Power

2024-10-08, day precision · Civilization #6: Elite Overproduction and the Bronze Age Collapse

Transcript

"Okay? Not everyone worked hard. Okay? But, because you had these people, who did work really hard, does that make sense? Okay? Any more..."

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Too Many Rich People, Too Little Power

2024-10-08, day precision · Civilization #6: Elite Overproduction and the Bronze Age Collapse

Transcript

"But I'm showing you, why it wins out. And, how it impacts human history, and the development of civilization. Does that make sense? Okay?..."

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