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History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett
A New Civil War?
Mar 19, 2024
Explore the potential of a new civil war in the U.S. and a revolution in China through economic, demographic, and behavioral analysis. Discuss historical patterns, interdisciplinary approaches, and inspiration from science fiction authors like Frank Herbert. Dive into predictive models for revolutions, elite fractures, and societal conflicts, with insights into global political turbulence and the analogy of cameras in analytical thinking.
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- Analyzing historical data can help predict future global events like civil wars.
- Studying older historical texts shapes our perspective on societal norms and interactions.
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Patterns in History Predicting Future Trends
The discussion delves into predicting future events by analyzing historical patterns. Rudyard Lynch, not a credentialed historian but a history enthusiast, discusses his approach to understanding history through the lens of predicting the future based on historical trends and patterns. By studying various civilizations, anthropology, and geopolitics, he aims to decipher the underlying rules governing human societies and global dynamics.
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