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> Most of the "golden age of civilizations" had this property I don't know what civilizations you're talking about, but the vast, vast majority of humans in th

• vaidhy 6y ago
  An era of relative peace, prosperity, and cultural production which will define an entire society is often called a golden age. It is rare enough that it needs a mention in history. Here are a few examples: https://sites.google.com/site/dobsonandphillipsinc/home/ancient-rome/golden-age-of-rome https://sites.google.com/site/dobsonandphillipsinc/home/anci... - During this era, the economy, arts, architecture and even commerce, flourished. Golden age of Gupta empire: [https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/HIST101-7.2.1-GuptaDynasty-FINAL1.pdf https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/wp-c...] Under his rule, the Gupta Empire reached its zenith, and this is considered the golden age of India. His reign, like his father’s, was marked by religious tolerance and great cultural achievements There are very similar notes about Persians, middle ages in Europe etc. But there is no reason why we are not living in one now.
  • namdnay 6y ago
    The parent’s point is that even in these “golden ages”, 99% of the population was slaving away on farms all day every day
• sukilot 6y ago
  Not true. They worked a bit to avoid starvation, and hung around resting a lot.