I think you're connecting all the wrong dots. Things Graeber says: * The ruling class could not wish for a better system (hyperbole of course) * The ruling c

I think you're connecting all the wrong dots. Things Graeber says: * The ruling class could not wish for a better system (hyperbole of course) * The ruling class has figured out threats to its position * Such systems arise organically Things he does not say: * The ruling class has engineered this system after figuring out what threatens its position, and made it seem organic