A detailed historical narrative spanning 1815-1915 is presented, tracing how one branch of the author’s family lost their fortune derived from Caribbean sugar plantations. The decline of landed aristocracy through economic shifts, policy changes, and poor investment decisions is examined. Parallels are drawn between that era and current times, with speculation offered about AI’s role in creating a new technological aristocracy and its societal implications. ...
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