My guess is that the article is fiction, or a highly modified version of the truth to make some point. It is interesting to think about societies that can hand

My guess is that the article is fiction, or a highly modified version of the truth to make some point. It is interesting to think about societies that can handle strong shock. Looking back, my guess is that the modern West doesn't have that capability built in. A proven model is one of a very strong hierarchy (monarchy perhaps) with strong social glue. That isn't to say that you shouldn't go on extended vacation at your estate in Spain when a slave rebellion starts up near your place in Capua.