Stability versus Change in Egypt and the Power Lab.

The current crisis in Egypt reflects a common Power Lab scenario.

The Elite, who own and control all of the society’s resources, have little investment in change;

The Immigrants (poor), who enjoy few of the society’s resources, have little investment in stability;

and the Middles, who, only so long as they maintain the institutions of the Elite, enjoy a higher standard of  living, are torn; they have reason to fear both change and stability. And so, the Middles split; some support the Elite, others lead the revolution.

Comments

[Richard Strathern]

Is the Army torn?

[Tillypick]

Check out the Power Lab if you want to be able to understand and deal with crisis like we're seeing in Egypt. It's an incredible & insightful experience to make you a better person. They usually have them in April.