Why do Civilizations Collapse?

It seems that every great nation, every powerful empire and rich culture always comes to an end. What is the reason for this cycle? Why do nations who rise up through a unified sense of purpose always lose that? Is our society headed for the same collapse?

In this video we explore two core concepts, Fredrich Nietzsche's take on decadence and the decline of societies, and Plato's concept of the noble lie as introduced in the Republic. In the end we leave it off with a possible answer, but also a pretty open path forward for us to find our way. As always, let us know what you think!