In the view of archaeologist Joseph Tainter, all civilizations eventually collap
ID: 293665 • Letter: I
Question
In the view of archaeologist Joseph Tainter, all civilizations eventually collapse because
new civilizations with new technologies develop and destroy older civilizations through competition for resources
the costs of supporting them eventually exceed the benefits
all civilizations eventually deplete their resources
civilizations become too conservative and cannot adapt to changing conditions
new civilizations with new technologies develop and destroy older civilizations through competition for resources
the costs of supporting them eventually exceed the benefits
all civilizations eventually deplete their resources
civilizations become too conservative and cannot adapt to changing conditions
Explanation / Answer
All civilization eventually depleted their resources.
Society collapse when their social complexity and energy subsidies reach a point of diminishing marginal return.