Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil unrest – but internet access adds the crucial spark

Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil unrest – but internet access adds the crucial spark

The gap between rich and poor has reached historic highs. According to the World Inequality Report 2026, released in recent weeks, the richest 10% of the global population now receive 53% of all income and own a staggering 75% of all wealth. The poorest half of humanity, meanwhile, receive just 8% of income and own 2% of wealth. Looking at these stark figures, it is easy to assume such extreme inequality is a guaranteed recipe for revolution. If…