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Recent history. The idea was proven out by the Romans and Egyptians on 1-2 magnitude larger times scales than which western society has existed.
by aunty_helen 7y ago
Recent history. The idea was proven out by the Romans and Egyptians on 1-2 magnitude larger times scales than which western society has existed.
- whatshisface 7y agoThe average dictator was terrible for Rome, and the successful dictators achieved their success through the conquest of local countries. Rome's economy was basically an engine that ran on slaves and resources brought back from conquest. The majority of Rome's rulers weren't very good at conquest. It may be a little excessive to suggest that Xi will double the size of China through war in the next few decades.
- yogthos 7y agoThat's basically what US is right now. The slaves have been replaced by third world countries that US exploits. There are endless wars that are driven by politics and the military/industrial complex. And the country is run by a corrupt oligarchy.