Stephen Hawking, world renowned physicist and cosmologist is certainly seen as one of our times great thinkers.
He's also a self-confessed 'elite' in an ivory tower.

Here's an article in which he shares his current thinking on just why he sees this as the most dangerous moment.
It's quite a longish read and whether or not you agree, it does very contain some interesting facts.

https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...net-inequality