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#24 - Samo Burja - How to Prevent Civilizational Collapse

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The Role of Knowledge Traditions in the Collapse of Civilizations

The collapse of civilizations is often linked to the loss of particular traditions of knowledge, as they are outcompeted in the socio-political game. Different skills and knowledge traditions, whether military, economic, scientific, spiritual, or social, become vital at different points in history for achieving power and success. However, there comes a tipping point when these traditions are no longer effective, leading to negative-sum games. When success is achieved through bad faith practices across various institutions, the civilization starts to decline rapidly. Breaking out of this cycle is crucial for the survival and progress of a civilization.

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