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The article does not answer the "how" question.
by namenotrequired 7y ago
The article does not answer the "how" question.
- fit2rule 7y agoThe idea that the inequality trap was avoided, is demonstrated in the relics left behind - and in that regard the article does indeed present data to suggest that wealth was distributed because the culture was based around the distribution - free commerce - of skilled artisans producing valuable goods derived from locally available, abundant resources.
- bsanr2 7y agoEssentially, low barrier to entry. Something that free education (not necessarily limited to degree-granting colleges, and perhaps living grants for self-study) and a robust safety net could achieve today.