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minus-squareNaevermix@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0·24 days agoThe late empire was a pretty silly place. That’s what happens when the elite has to pretend a failing system works.
minus-squareJustas🇱🇹@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up0·23 days agoMost empires were like that. As a system gets bigger, it’s possible set of outputs (and ways to solve issues) actually decreases. Angkor civilization: climate crisis? Build more temples to please the gods! Assyrian empire: unsafe borders? Vanguish our enemies! USA: wealth inequality? Blame the immigrants! Russia: fading relevance? Expand our borders!
The late empire was a pretty silly place. That’s what happens when the elite has to pretend a failing system works.
Most empires were like that. As a system gets bigger, it’s possible set of outputs (and ways to solve issues) actually decreases.
Angkor civilization: climate crisis? Build more temples to please the gods!
Assyrian empire: unsafe borders? Vanguish our enemies!
USA: wealth inequality? Blame the immigrants!
Russia: fading relevance? Expand our borders!