Prof Jiang’s Predictive History and other lectures Secret History #3: Death by Gerontocracy
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Feb 5, 2026 A provocative look at aging power structures and how long-lived elites shape policy and society. Stories of immigration surges, demographic shifts, and their political fallout. A tour through housing, inflation, financialization and who profits. Discussion of euthanasia trends, rising student migration, and the stresses on pensions and public services.
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Knife Attack That Ignited Riots
- Axel Rudakubana, a 17-year-old British citizen, stabbed and killed children in a dance studio and was sentenced to 52 years.
- Rumors that he was an immigrant sparked violent anti-immigrant protests across Britain, showing how single crimes can inflame ethnic tensions.
Visible Demographic Shifts Fuel Backlash
- Post‑COVID immigration spikes concentrated in non‑European countries changed local demographics rapidly.
- Mr./Prof. Jiang argues these visible shifts fuel feelings of cultural invasion and political backlash in Western cities.
Housing And Inflation Squeeze Youth
- Rising consumer prices and housing spikes after immigration increases reduce young people's affordability and quality of life.
- Mr./Prof. Jiang links this economic pressure to political anger and social instability among natives.