So-Called Civilization

Civilization is only thought of in the way it is now because of the monopolizing tendencies of empire. Civilization in its totality across human history is an incredibly varied and polymorphous thing. Yet empire springs up within civilization, and then covers the whole of the earth and drags everyone into its bosom, stamping out its competitors and detractors, and then as the earth burns and all of its alternatives are vanquished, it goes on arrogantly to claim of itself that it is "true human nature."