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Fiction Mirrors Reality Unexpectedly
- Mike Duncan did not anticipate the Martian Revolution's close parallels with current US politics.
- Fictional revolutionary plot points eerily mirrored real political events shortly after writing them.
Tech Elites' Overreach Reflects History
- Elite technocrats often overestimate their knowledge beyond their expertise, fueling disruptive but harmful changes.
- This trend echoes historical patterns of ruling classes acting out of ignorance and detachment.
Colonial Centralization Sparks Revolt
- Increased metropolitan control over colonies historically sparks revolutions due to local resentment.
- The Martian Revolution scenario mirrors these colonial restructuring dynamics.