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"The dynastic cycle" describes the overarching pattern of political evolution, seems to me. This current

cycle may differ, since for the first time in history, all nations of Earth communicate and trade and many have synchronized their policies. Governments across this planet have made more promises than they can keep. Collapse impends.

Perhaps the formation of a planet-wide political monopoly explains the Fermi paradox. once transportation and communication technology allow the formation of planet-wide governments and governments have eliminated political competitors, they turn their gaze from the stars and content themselves with domestic repression

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