The Povertist Manifesto

A Proposed System of Government Where Leadership Belongs to the Poor

This thesis explores the concept of Povertism, a philosophical and socio-economic framework that places value on poverty as a counterbalance to capitalism. It examines how wealth, power, and inequality intertwine, and proposes radical ideas such as redistributing leadership to the impoverished once corporations reach a certain size. Drawing on both theoretical reasoning and spiritual reflections, the work considers whether Heaven itself could be understood as a povertist society, echoing Jesus’s teachings of the meek and poor inheriting the earth. The thesis challenges readers to question the foundations of success, value, and justice in human society, offering a fresh lens through which to imagine a more equitable future.