EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 14 MIN
Anticipations Chapter 5 Part 2
from The H. G. Wells Library · host H. G. Wells
In which the intricate and tumultuous machinery of democratic governments is observed to thrive upon patriotic fervour and international rivalry, inevitably steering nations toward war despite the inefficacy and myopia of their ruling classes. Yet amid this grey confusion, a quietly emerging class of scientifically educated and capable men begins to gather influence, hinting at a coming transformation beyond the sway of wealth and political spectacle.
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In which the intricate and tumultuous machinery of democratic governments is observed to thrive upon patriotic fervour and international rivalry, inevitably steering nations toward war despite the inefficacy and myopia of their ruling classes. Yet amid this grey confusion, a quietly emerging class of scientifically educated and capable men begins to gather influence, hinting at a coming transformation beyond the sway of wealth and political spectacle.
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