Political violence and extreme polarization are symptoms of deeper economic anxieties. When people feel economically insecure, they retreat into tribal identities and become susceptible to narratives of anger, which can escalate into violence.

Widespread economic fear from debt and inflation creates a national 'fight or flight' mode. This anxiety is emotionally taxing, so people convert it to anger. Politicians exploit this by providing specific targets for that anger, mobilizing a populist base.

Extreme political figures from both the left and right are symptoms, not the disease. They emerge from a 'demon summoning circle' created by the systemic economic pain of late-stage financialization. The public, feeling disenfranchised by a rigged system, calls forth these radical leaders to challenge it.

Societal hatred and tribalism are lagging indicators of economic distress. By the time political polarization becomes extreme, the underlying system is already in crisis due to factors like excessive debt and money printing. The economy is the root cause to watch.

Economic downturns fuel populism on both the left and right. These movements thrive on a confrontational, non-compromising stance, which forces a "pick a side" dynamic that eradicates the political middle ground and escalates conflict.

The inability for young people to afford assets like housing creates massive inequality and fear. This economic desperation makes them susceptible to populist leaders who redirect their anger towards political opponents, ultimately sparking violence.

Extreme inequality and inflation, driven by debt and money printing, create widespread frustration. This frustration "summons" populist figures like Trump, who are seen as chaos agents to disrupt a rigged system, rather than being the root cause of the political anger themselves.

The root cause of many social conflicts is not just ideology but deep-seated economic anxiety. When people struggle to pay bills, that stress turns into anger, which is easily manipulated into tribalism and fighting over a perceived "shrinking pie."

Figures like Donald Trump don't create populist movements; they rise by capitalizing on pre-existing societal problems like economic despair. Focusing on removing the leader ignores the root causes that allowed them to gain power, ensuring another similar figure will eventually emerge.