arouqa

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   by arouqa 10y ago

   There needs to be a sense of shared purpose. I would think the easiest way would be to start a religious sect, as this would give you non-monetary legitimacy, akin to a modern day Mandate of Heaven or Divine Right of Kings. Or if religion i
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   by arouqa 10y ago

   In the past, they would have founded their own nation with a personal army by now.
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   by arouqa 10y ago

   But how much money would you need to spend to keep the world out of trouble? Especially if you don't have any political clout or an army to back it up. Would donating $5 million really help in some catastrophic event? Especially when c
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   by arouqa 10y ago

   I remember reading that the majority of government officials in China are either scientists or engineers. Would be very intriguing to see this play out in a democratic society.