Immoderate Greatness

Ophuls

Key Takeaways

1.An examination of why civilizations fail and the patterns that lead to their collapse.
2.Civilizations fail due to factors such as environmental degradation, resource depletion, and social collapse.
3.Patterns that lead to civilizations' collapse include overconfidence, hubris, and corruption.
4.The collapse of civilizations is a complex and evolving concept.
5.The collapse of civilizations has implications for businesses, investors, and policymakers.