I am of the mind that human societies - and in turn, humanity as a whole - undergoes something like the Anacyclosis cycle. A new society is vibrant and lead by good people, but over time the leadership becomes increasingly corrupt. Eventually, that society dies and a new generation will create an initially good society that will go once again through the process.
We just are in the unfortunate position of experiencing the roughest part of the cycle. It is our task to ensure that our children and beliefs are allowed to become the best that they can be.
I am of the mind that human societies - and in turn, humanity as a whole - undergoes something like the Anacyclosis cycle. A new society is vibrant and lead by good people, but over time the leadership becomes increasingly corrupt. Eventually, that society dies and a new generation will create an initially good society that will go once again through the process.
We just are in the unfortunate position of experiencing the roughest part of the cycle. It is our task to ensure that our children and beliefs are allowed to become the best that they can be.
Is Every Civilization Doomed to Fail? - Gregory Aldrete