Triggered by the breakdown of the Hyperempire, wars will erupt over scarce resources like water and oil.
Decoding the Future: A Look at Jacques Attali's "Une brève histoire de l'avenir" Une brГЁve histoire de l'avenir
Attali argues that human history is governed by cycles. He notes that society moved from a "ritual order" (governed by religion) to an "imperial order" (governed by military might), and finally to the current (governed by the free market and capitalism). Triggered by the breakdown of the Hyperempire, wars
He predicts the decline of the American empire, leaving the world without a single dominant center for the first time in centuries. 🔮 The 3 Waves of the Future He predicts the decline of the American empire,
The total triumph of the free market over the state.
According to Attali, this merchant order has rotated through nine successive geographical "cores" or dominant cities: Bruges Venice Antwerp Genoa Amsterdam London Boston New York (the current ninth core)
Extreme personal freedom, heavy digital surveillance, and rampant economic precarity. 2. The Hyperconflict