Reading Civilization on Trial | Alexandria
Read Civilization on Trial by Arnold J. Toynbee. Unpacking civilization's death spiral, Toynbee's monumental study reveals how great societies don't simply die - they commit suicide through arrogance and inflexibility. His shocking insight? The most 'advanced' cultures are often the most fragile, while societies that stay adaptable endure. A wake-up call for our era of unprecedented technological progress.