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[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

But also most empires didn't live in the age of instant global communication and endless propaganda power and surveillance.

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Yes, I am sure all existing empires will now last until the end of time.

[–] inv3r5ion@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago

I hope not. But they’re definitely gonna be a lot harder to take down.

[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 days ago

I don't mean to say that, but they might be much sturdier.