

So the wealthy are increasingly scrambling for ways to differentiate themselves from the plebs.
The Internet shot education disparities in the foot, along with equal access measures. Looks and fashion are meaningless, because the first point means that personally made, bespoke items can be very high quality. Health can be maintained very cheaply, with the right knowledge.
So they are frustrating access to education and preventative health measures like vaccines and fluoride.
The progression of a slow decline in competency?