Passage Summary: Some people think private property is bad for society, and they might be right about simple tribes, but for modern tech-heavy societies, private property is actually essential for survival.

Conclusion: Technologically advanced societies actually risk their survival if they move away from private ownership of production.

Reasoning: Private ownership is the only system that allows for the testing of new technologies without needing the consent of the majority.

Analysis: The statement in question is a claim that the author acknowledges as potentially true in a specific, limited context (less advanced societies). However, the author immediately pivots to argue that this claim does not apply to the subject at hand (advanced societies). Structurally, this is a counter-premise that the author concedes to show they have considered the opposing view before refuting its relevance to their main point. Focus on identifying how the author limits the scope of this claim to set up their own contrary conclusion.