The great myth of empire collapse | Aeon Essays
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Societal downfalls loom large in history and popular culture but, for the 99 per cent, collapse often had its upsides
    • kalkulat@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      So true. Does make you think though. Empire builders don’t -want- people to know -how- to be independent. Sort of like … becoming ‘job creators’.

      • Øπ3ŕ@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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        1 month ago

        Yeah, been that way since the first critter skulled another to stand over the body and proclaim themselves superior. 🤌🏼