Squishybear
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Notice any similarities to modern society? Yet scientist claim it shouldn’t be applied to humans cos we are “more adaptable, complex and intelligent”. Well I disagree.
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RightOfSask
Ga$$light R Us, Joyful Patriot Jabber
It's an old tale ...
"Before the destruction of Carthage the fear of an enemy preserved the good morals of the Roman state. But when that dread was removed from their minds, licentiousness and pride, evils which prosperity fosters, vied for entry."
Sallust, The War with Catiline
That's the paradox with societal struggles. While struggle builds a great society, the ultimate goal of that struggle (which is peace, security and to overcome the struggle) is often the very thing that will corrupt society.
"Before the destruction of Carthage the fear of an enemy preserved the good morals of the Roman state. But when that dread was removed from their minds, licentiousness and pride, evils which prosperity fosters, vied for entry."
Sallust, The War with Catiline
That's the paradox with societal struggles. While struggle builds a great society, the ultimate goal of that struggle (which is peace, security and to overcome the struggle) is often the very thing that will corrupt society.