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Wheat and taxes (E)

Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Power and Taxation

This chapter examines the historical dynamics of power, tracing the origins of slavery and agriculture to the development of taxation systems. It highlights the evolution of taxation from oppressive structures to a modern relationship where governments treat taxpayers as customers, emphasizing mutual defense and societal progress.

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