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Nassim Nicholas Taleb on the Nations, States, and Scale

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Nations, Warfare, and Cultural Dynamics

This chapter examines the interplay between nation-states, education, and cultural identity, highlighting the historical influences of conflict and technology on society. It also critiques the effectiveness of different political structures such as NATO and the EU, while introducing the concept of scaling in political theory.

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