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Capitalism gives rise to wealth but also destroys wealth because change is constant and things move in cycles.
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Capitalism gives rise to wealth but also destroys wealth because change is constant and things move in cycles.
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The Bronze Age Collapse is framed as traumatic for Europe but not unique in human history; Jiang compares it to the rise and collapse of Maya civilization from about 200 AD through 1200 AD.
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"...the way it is. Change is a constant. Things move in cycles. Capitalism gives rise to wealth, but it also destroys wealth. That's just..."
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"Any questions so far? Are we clear? Alright. So, one thing that you have made, that you have made notice in this class is..."
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"Okay? In the year 900, its civilization was over the place, in Central America. But then, after the Mayas, after 900, it went all..."
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Bronze begins as a weapon, becomes status, hardens into currency, and then teaches the world the dangerous rhythm of capital: rapid growth, total interconnection, elite consolidation, and sudden collapse.
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The Bronze Age Collapse is not treated as a freak disaster.
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