Non-hierarchical structures (like anarchy) are plausible only when defence is stronger than offence, because the individual/clan/nation can defend against any o

Non-hierarchical structures (like anarchy) are plausible only when defence is stronger than offence, because the individual/clan/nation can defend against any offence from any other entity, while also being incapable of attacking any other entity due to weak offence relative to the other entity's defence. But reality doesn't owe us this luxury, unfortunately. Offense increases entropy. It's easy to destroy. Attack surfaces are numerous. Humans are fragile. It's hard to defend.