Pondering the societal conditions throughout history that have preceded various cultural flourishings it seems one common factor is that something fosters a bro

Pondering the societal conditions throughout history that have preceded various cultural flourishings it seems one common factor is that something fosters a broader diversity of interaction between individuals of different backgrounds. Sometimes it's a disruptive technology. Sometimes it's a terrain advantage. Sometimes it's the Medici family holding endless dinner parties and being patrons of the arts. Sometimes it's a quiet pub on a loud street. Sometimes it's a melting-pot society that funds public education. Sometimes Alexander the Great forcefully unites people along a stretch of coastline. Sometimes it's a small room of thoughtful people committed to changing the world.