[MadSudaca]

The article states that two consistent causes of societal collapse are the impoverishment of large sections of the population and overproduction of elites. This two things remind me of one a passage from the Tao Te Ching, translation by Jane English:

Not exalting the gifted prevents quarreling.

Not collecting treasures prevents stealing.

Not seeing desirable things prevents confusion of the heart.

The wise therefore rule by emptying hearts and stuffing bellies,

by weakening ambitions and strengthening bones.

If people lack knowledge and desire,

then intellectuals will not try to interfere.

If nothing is done, then all will be well.

[mikhailfranco]

- No meritocracy.

- General impoverishment.

- Hide desirable things from the pesky impoverished.

- Emptying of hearts (they should be empty:)

- Destroy ambition.

- Remove education, promote ignorance.

- Intellectuals remain aloof, their natural supremacy is assured.

Obviously a good strategy for success and human flourishing.