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 Question:
What's the main reason why people don't revolt against their rulers more often?

Wrong answer:
The people don't understand their situation or the odds, or lack other important information

Correcr answer:
The free rider problem. Freedom fighters see that they take all the risks, while most people just piggyback on them.

What are you?

A freedom fighter?

Or a free rider?