How the Elite rigged Society (and why it’s falling apart) | David Brooks?

Imagine society is like a big game where some players got extra pieces and rules to help them win, that's what David Brooks means when he says the elite rigged society.

At first, everyone starts on equal ground, but the elite, like the kids who already have the best toys and snacks, made it easier for themselves. They got better schools, more money, and chances to meet other winners. It’s like if you had a special ladder that let you climb faster while others were still trying to stand up.

For a long time, this worked. The elite kept winning, but everyone else still played along because it seemed fair. But now, some people are getting tired of being left behind, like when your friend keeps taking all the candy and you’re just watching from the side.

The game is falling apart because more people are noticing the rigging. They're saying, "Why should they get all the good stuff?" And some kids are even starting to take back their fair share, like when a kid finally stands up and says, "I want my turn too!"

It's not magic, it’s just everyone realizing the rules weren’t as fair as they thought.