There are few skills more consistently rewarded with wealth and power than the ability to persuade people that their struggles are caused by others who are perceived to be more advanced. Rather than confronting complex structural issues or leadership failures, this narrative redirects frustration toward visible groups whose progress becomes framed as a threat. I think it’s a simple, emotionally effective tactic that trades nuance for blame, and while it can mobilise influence quickly, it does so at the cost of social cohesion, honesty, and long-term progress.
What do you think?