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The social form Jiang has analyzed as not necessarily good but historically competitive because it enables organization, wealth, and scale.
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Permanent elite
The social form Jiang has analyzed as not necessarily good but historically competitive because it enables organization, wealth, and scale.
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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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"...is the best idea. Okay? I'm not saying, a permanent, territory elite, is a really good idea. I don't think it's a good idea...."
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"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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"Okay? So, it becomes wealthier, if you have a, permanent, elite. People work harder. Okay? And, even though there's more inequality, inequality also forces..."
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