Let's say that somehow we end up in a world where capital is the only thing separating one set of humans from the other, and that separation is large, and the overwhelming majority of humans are in the underclass.
Such situations usually correct themselves violently.
> Such situations usually correct themselves violently.
Historically, they did because everyone's capacity for violence was equal.
What about now that the best the average person can do is a firearm against coordinated, organized military with armoured vehicles, advanced weaponry, drones, and sooner than later, full access to mass surveillance?
Also, how will a revolution happen once somebody trains a ML model end-to-end to identify desire for revolution from your search and chat history and communication with like-minded others?
Assuming the intent isn't prevented altogether through algorithmic feeds showing only content that makes it seem less attractive.
Yes, the ability to command a kingdom was relative to the number of people with force you could convince AND pay to be on your side vs the others. With automation, drones and AI, you no longer need any convincing just capital.
I find it surprising if Brazil meets this criteria:
> capital is the only thing separating one set of humans from the other, and that separation is large, and the overwhelming majority of humans are in the underclass.
Obviously, it's a matter of degree. You could reasonably argue that any capitalist society meets the criteria depending on your definition of "large", and depending on how you interpret the "capital is the only [sic] thing" part
You could also argue in the other direction: capital is never going to be the only thing separating one set of individuals from another, because we sure like to keep finding ways to label ourselves different: ethinicity, religion, political ideology, sex preferences, eye color...
Then again, maybe this is why Brazil finds itself in this steady state of economic inequality and endemic violence but without critical mass for a civil war: the same diversity that makes Brazilians apt at navigating conflicts is what makes us incapable at finding a common enemy and building an united front?
Such situations usually correct themselves violently.