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"Moment of Zen"

E69: Will the US Have a Civil War with @WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch

Mar 9, 2024
01:19:29
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Exploring potential future global events like an American civil war and a revolution in China, analyzing historical patterns for predictions, discussing triggers and dynamics of a US civil war, examining elite power dynamics, exploring consequences of political turbulence in the US and demographic challenges in China, and delving into intellectual development and levels of consciousness.
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Quick takeaways

  • Civil wars stem from minor triggers that escalate rapidly, often initiated by small radical groups.
  • Economic hardships and societal distress indicators may lead Americans to seek societal change or discord.

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Forecasting Civil Unrest: Why History May Repeat Itself

Civil wars often stem from seemingly insignificant factors that escalate rapidly. Historical patterns, such as income inequality, average wages, and job competition, can predict revolutions. For every major war, the English-speaking world wasn't initially prepared, indicating the potential for sudden conflict. A small radical group, rather than the masses, usually initiates and drives these conflicts.

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