Thomas Piketty
Inequality is a political choice, not an economic inevitability. By tracing the history of wealth from feudalism to hyper-capitalism, we uncover the ideological narratives that justify the hoarding of resources by the elite.
Inequality is neither technological nor natural, but the direct result of conscious political choices and the ideologies created to justify them.
History is defined by evolving inequality regimes that have transitioned from feudal trifunctional societies and colonial exploitation to modern ownership-obsessed hyper-capitalism.
The abolition of slavery and colonialism consistently prioritized the property rights of the oppressors, compensating wealthy enslavers while leaving the exploited with nothing.