
The Bronze Age Collapse
The Ancients
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Resilience in the Face of Multiple Catastrophes
Facing multiple catastrophes one after the other can be overwhelming, leaving little time to recover between each disaster. The impact of a drought, followed by famine, earthquakes, and invasions, can push individuals or communities to their breaking point. Despite the overwhelming challenges, history shows that humans have a remarkable ability to rebound from near calamities, demonstrating resilience and the capacity to recover. However, in certain situations like a globalized network, the ability to bounce back may be compromised, leading to a collapse.
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