“As centralization proceeds the increased potential of the size of the group cease to rise as quickly as the inefficiency and corruption.”
Absolutely, Communication and true practical productive intent becomes diluted and inefficient, opportunists become prevalent. That is when the tribe has become too big and needs to be split into more tribes. And each tribe is only as practical as their own surroundings will allow.
We used to be this way here in this country with local communities, counties, and local governments. Now this is all ancient history that we have traded for one size fits all central power and rule. And it could have easily been prevented if someone just had the balls to stand up against it to nip it in the bud case by case as it came.
I know over the years I tried every chance I had, but the wimps abound all folded instead of helping stand against it. And it is still happening, fear of personal “discomfort” and “slight inconvenience” has won out over growing a pair of balls.
Now the opportunists complain about opportunism.
And too many sold their birthrights for a mess of greenbacks.
Too many wanted to take advantage of the potential for corruption and too many wanted to take advantage of the increased potential of the increased group size legitimately and both types ignored the inefficiencies and corruption that would harm their wealth in the long run as well as their liberty.
The love of money (and the power that comes with it) truly is the root of all evil.