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I won't defend religion here as such, but whatever was happening in the Mediterranean basin in 1st to 3rd century wrt. the religion seems to be incredibly fascinating via the anthropological/cultural lens too.

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The 800 years or so before that is far more interesting from that perspective. It was all a bit crap after that!

I do wonder if things went differently we'd be 1000 years ahead of where we are now.

I can't disagree. The gaps are terrible.

That's a feature of good ideas (not mere hype). Otoh, there's no discernible gap between AI & cryptocurrency

Athenians (early AIdeologues) being too successful for their own good, then dropping the ball like Sama/PG? Their neighbors learning the wrong lessons? Surely other places before & somewhat after had to grapple (in sword & word ) with the implications of extending the "FranchAIse". Like in the Levant, forex.

Moreso than religion in other parts of the world at other times? What about the Mediterranean in the 1st to 3rd century makes it stand out to you?

Whatever was happening there at the time developed certain writings, which were then used during next 2000 years as means to project political power.

I agree. It’s way more interesting to gain insight into when, why and how people in a position of power succeeded in abusing religious beliefs to project even more power. It’s quite fascinating how powerful that manipulation tactic was. And, sadly, still is.

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