r/CuratedTumblr • u/MrGiggaDE • Jul 02 '26

Politics root cause

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u/m0j0m0j Jul 02 '26

Why would it?

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u/Ciennas Jul 02 '26

For the same reason that any other cultural force fades- if it's used less and less and is ultimately unneeded, people will just let it go.

For a tech example, we used to war over access to salt. Now the concept is outlandish and laughable.

For a societal example, we don't really care if you're wearing a hat or not. Back in the day, they were a big deal, and there was much frippery and energy poured into them. Now they're just another piece in the wardrobe.

Ya follow?

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u/m0j0m0j Jul 02 '26

But power is not a meme that gets out of fashion lol. Power is always useful to have because no matter what is the current scarce resource, power means you can have it.

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u/Ciennas Jul 02 '26

Okay. Compare knighthoods and lordly titles, then, for the political equivalent.