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Perhaps the most concerning trend highlighted by Hansen is the exodus of the middle class from California. He cites that 10 to 15 million people have left the state, driven out by high taxes and inadequate social services. This mass departure of middle-class families leaves behind a skewed demographic—one characterized by a small billionaire class in Silicon Valley and a growing population of those struggling to survive.
Conclusion: An Existential Crisis
The consequences of these ongoing issues are dire. Hansen paints a dystopian picture of California on the brink of becoming a "medieval third world society." He argues that if these problems persist, without substantive action from Governor Newsom and state lawmakers, the state will face a severe crisis in the coming decade.