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"This" = mandating most regular folks put their lives on hold, while the rich and powerful get to continue with their schemes.

Most regular people's lives go towards making those same people wealthier and more powerful.

I'm not clear that putting those lives on hold acts in one direction or another.

That doesn't matter. You consume their content, and buy their goods. In fact, those two things have increased massively over the past year.