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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 18 MIN

170: Polybius and the End of Democracy

from The Dr. Junkie Show

This week I kick off a new section of the show by talking about the cycle of democracy, which philosopher Polybius outlined more than 2000 years ago. I cover aristocracy, oligarchy, democracy, anarchy, monarchy and tyranny, explaining the seemingly-unavoidable cycle that links them all together into a loop...one we appear to be nearing the end/beginning of.Support the show

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