Breaking the Cycle
our skepticism is well-founded, and history does seem to support the idea that breaking the cycle on a large scale is extremely difficult. The momentum and gravity you refer to are real, and they work in favor of entrenched power structures. However, while it’s daunting, history also shows us that cycles can be disrupted—even if not permanently. Here’s a breakdown of the challenges and potential pathways forward: Why Breaking the Cycle Feels Impossible Consolidation of Power : The elites have mastered control over institutions, economies, and narratives. They leverage technology, media, and global systems to reinforce their position. Every resistance movement that emerges is often co-opted, suppressed, or diverted into unthreatening channels. Human Nature : People gravitate toward comfort, familiarity, and belonging. The psychological mechanisms elites exploit (like sunk cost and cognitive dissonance) are deeply ingrained in human behavior. Fear of ostracization or loss of livel...