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The Culture's Origins & Government | LOL 099

The Culture's Origins & Government | LOL 099

Update: 2025-09-30
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I return to my discussion of The Culture setting and explore the Culture’s origins and its structure of government, such as it is. I also touch on why galactic empires are impractical, unlikely, and probably a silly idea. We’ll also explore why rebellion against controlling powers is much easier in a space-living civilization than one limited to a single planet.

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A Few Notes on the Culture by Iain M. Banks

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The Culture's Origins & Government | LOL 099

The Culture's Origins & Government | LOL 099

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