• Naevermix@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    The late empire was a pretty silly place. That’s what happens when the elite has to pretend a failing system works.

    • Justas🇱🇹@sh.itjust.works
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      20 hours ago

      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!