Why do dominant ideologies, religions, or belief systems that are the backbone of great civilizations eventually suddenly collapse? The explanation is quite simple: adversity.
If a generation is raised with a certain indoctrination and then finds that the world operates exactly as they were taught, they have no reason to question their indoctrination. The world goes in accordance with their beliefs. Those who succeed within the system will naturally also become their defenders, as it is convenient to defend a system where one has prestige.
Conversely, if an indoctrinated generation grows up and finds that the world does not match what they were indoctrinated, they experience adversity. The greater the gap between their beliefs and reality, the stronger the adversity becomes. Eventually, some will grow to resent the system and try to change or dismantle it to suit their needs.
The demand for change scares the elite (who benefit from the status quo) who respond by increasing propaganda and indoctrination to maintain control. However, this only heightens the sense of adversity. Instead of stopping rebels, more indoctrination backfires, creating civilization destroyers. The fact that the elite heighten propaganda during decadence should be seen as a symptom of being unsuitable to lead.
No system, not even a perfect one, lasts forever. A civilization cannot grow indefinitely; eventually, it reaches a point of saturation and can no longer expand. This will lead to a final confrontation, manifesting as a relentless series of crises.
concept of adversity.
Why do dominant ideologies, religions, or belief systems that are the backbone of great civilizations eventually suddenly collapse? The explanation is quite simple: adversity.
If a generation is raised with a certain indoctrination and then finds that the world operates exactly as they were taught, they have no reason to question their indoctrination. The world goes in accordance with their beliefs. Those who succeed within the system will naturally also become their defenders, as it is convenient to defend a system where one has prestige.
Conversely, if an indoctrinated generation grows up and finds that the world does not match what they were indoctrinated, they experience adversity. The greater the gap between their beliefs and reality, the stronger the adversity becomes. Eventually, some will grow to resent the system and try to change or dismantle it to suit their needs.
The demand for change scares the elite (who benefit from the status quo) who respond by increasing propaganda and indoctrination to maintain control. However, this only heightens the sense of adversity. Instead of stopping rebels, more indoctrination backfires, creating civilization destroyers. The fact that the elite heighten propaganda during decadence should be seen as a symptom of being unsuitable to lead.
No system, not even a perfect one, lasts forever. A civilization cannot grow indefinitely; eventually, it reaches a point of saturation and can no longer expand. This will lead to a final confrontation, manifesting as a relentless series of crises.