#til253 (361)
The average duration of an Empire is 250 years.
It’s been like that for 3000 years.
Via ‘The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival’
Sir John Glubb.
Published 1976 (bang up to date here)
Thanks @macneirr
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10 generations seems to be the influencing factor.
The way humans behave as they progress from:
Conquering ‘Barbarians’ to Decadent Luxury.
A love of money and selfishness are key markers, amongst some others you might recognise.
Interesting one to ponder...
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
By my calculations that makes the USA 254 years old.
Glubb wrote this paper in the 1970s, 50 years ago.
Just saying...
In local news...
If you are a ‘Small Nation’
If you haven’t shared in the wealth and power of the ‘Empire’,
You won’t share in the decline.
Good news for Wales (possibly)
Well worth a read to get you thinking.
Applies to Earth Empires only.
You’ll need to check out Hari Seldon for off planet predictions.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hari_Seld…
Thanks again @macneirr
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