Inequality from "summary" of The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein
In the world of disaster capitalism, inequality is not just a side effect – it is a deliberate strategy. It is used as a tool to exploit vulnerable populations during times of crisis, when people are too overwhelmed to resist. When a society is in shock, the rich and powerful take advantage of the chaos to further consolidate their wealth and power. This is not a new phenomenon; it has been happening for decades, if not centuries. One of the key tactics used to perpetuate inequality in this way is the imposition of harsh austerity measures. These measures are often presented as necessary in order to "fix" the economy, but in reality, they serve to further enrich the already wealthy at the expense of the poor and working class. By cutting social services, privatizing public assets, and deregulating industries, the elite are able to increase their profits while ordinary people suffer. Another way in which inequality is perpetuated in...
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