Rulers need elites but also fear elites. Because those who truly create wealth, technology, and ideas often possess independence. They can drive society forward but also threaten power. Therefore, mature systems usually grant elites wealth and status but do not provide complete security. They allow them to succeed but can never fully detach from the system; this is the most stable state.

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