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The Collapse of Complex Societies by Joseph A. Tainter

Worker and Parasite

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Modern Dietary Challenges and Societal Adaptation

This chapter examines the difficulties the military faces in finding physically fit recruits amidst rising obesity rates and dietary concerns. It also discusses how societal changes and advancements in technology may shift the nature of conflict from traditional combat to automated warfare.

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