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He posits that these policies are not merely a series of isolated errors but stem from a fundamental vision—a vision he critically dissects in this compelling work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his critique, Sowell identifies how self-proclaimed elites—the \"anointed\"—have imposed their views on society, often prioritising ideological rhetoric over empirical evidence. He argues that these elites have replaced facts and rational decision-making with sweeping assertions, significantly impacting the direction of social policies and contributing to a range of societal problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSowell systematically explores the consequences of these flawed policies, revealing how the missteps are interconnected and stem from the same misguided vision. 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