> three types: sociopaths, the clueless, and losers

without even reading more that sums it all up.

The sociopaths have their beta pack of sycophants.  They want to be on the 'winning team' regardless if it is clearly EVIL.

The 'Losers' see the parasitic class but are powerless to alter the system, since they can quickly be labeled lunatics and shunned by the 'Clueless'.  This very much inline with "The Allegory of the Cave".

If any 'Loser' becomes too loud and obnoxious, frightens a flock of muggles, then the ranking sociopaths will order their underlings to KRT with immunity.