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minus-squareJustas🇱🇹@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up0·24 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!
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!