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Samo Burja

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Exploring Insights from Various Fields and Societal Vulnerabilities

The chapter delves into deriving insights from varied fields like philosophy, physics, and history, emphasizing deep understanding in engineering, anthropology, and political science. It discusses societal fragility, challenges in quantifying measures like GDP, and examples of agrarian abundance versus metallurgical poverty in ancient civilizations. The conversation also touches on the vulnerability of societies to shocks, aging ruling classes, and the implications on political stability and governance structures.

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