Japan fascinates many for its balance between tradition and modernity, stability and progress, restraint and indulgence. Despite having a lower GDP per capita than some Western nations, its people generally report high satisfaction, longevity, and social cohesion. But is this the result of conscious societal choices? And if so, are there other nations that have taken a similar path?
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The Illusion of Stability: How Civilizations Collapse
24 February 2025 ~ 9 minute read
For centuries, human societies have cycled through the rise and fall of civilizations, often crumbling not from external threats but due to internal decay. Despite…