The State and the Empire
Nassim explores the concept of the state and empire throughout history, discussing the benefits of concentrated states and the role of empires as mafia-like entities focused on collecting taxes and preventing wars. He contrasts the fragility of nation states with the resilience of city states and highlights the historical flourishing of city states after the Bronze Age collapse.In this clip
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