{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Michael Matulef wrote","author_name":"Michael Matulef (npub1t4…487qz)","author_url":"https://nostr.now/npub1t42gfjzfv74v8xrv65f2lrwd65jr85ysrtdmkkfrvqgcss5r4g0qk487qz","provider_name":"njump","provider_url":"https://nostr.now","html":"Somewhat, through reading/listening to Jeff Deist and especially Hans Hoppe. \n\nThe distinction then comes down to natural vs unnatural elites. \n\nNatural elites in Hoppe’s framework aren’t the problem—it's when one elite centralizes power that a shift toward state-like institutions occurs. A voluntary, market-like adjudication system is key to maintaining a stateless, yet orderly society.\n\nThe Wrong Elites | Mises Institute https://share.google/cgdbNT8pbzsNviJQU\n\nNatural Elites, Intellectuals, and the State | Mises Institute https://share.google/xXqGXazOnmpb9Thoa"}