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Scientist Says Societies Escape Crisis by Reversing Elite Wealth Capture

Original: Scientist Identifies How Societies Escape Social Crisis “Past societies escaped periods of crisis by reversing the root

A scientist argues that past societies escaped periods of social crisis by reversing what he calls the root cause: a 'wealth pump' that shifts resources from ordinary people to elites. When wages stagnate while the gains of economic growth flow disproportionately to the top, instability builds, and recovery comes only when that dynamic is undone. The claim is being shared widely, with readers drawing comparisons to current debates over inequality and wage stagnation.

Why now: Debates over inequality and wage stagnation make historical lessons about elite wealth capture feel urgently relevant.

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• Scientist Identifies How Societies Escape Social Crisis “Past societies escaped periods of crisis by reversing the root cause: the ‘wealth pump’ that takes from ordinary people and gives to elites. When wages stagnate while the gains from economic growth flow disproportionately… · nspugh@toot.wales · 18

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