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The conversation delves into the hierarchy of power, where oligarchs and large banks sit above elected politicians. They control the media, influence judiciary decisions, and fund political campaigns, creating a system where wealth translates directly into political power. Such class stratification destroys the illusion of egalitarianism, making efforts toward flattening societal hierarchies both futile and dangerous.
The speaker emphasizes that wealth and power always tie together, even in communist regimes. The goal should not be to eliminate hierarchies but to "ennoble" them with aristocratic virtues, promoting responsibility and leadership grounded in morality rather than pure greed.