In this conversation, Erik Torenberg and Dan Romero sit with Rudyard Lynch of @WhatifAltHist to discuss his analysis of potential future global events, such as an American civil war and a revolution in China, considering economic conditions, demographics, and societal behaviors. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: netsuite.com/zen. – RELATED CHANNELS: Subscribe to History 102: www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj Subscribe to WhatifAltHist: www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHist -- SPONSORS: NETSUITE NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite: netsuite.com/zen and download your own customized KPI checklist. – FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @dwr (Dan) @moz_podcast (Moment of Zen) @TurpentineMedia – BOOKS CITED: Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past by David Reich The Coming Caesars by Amaury De Riencourt The Eye of Shiva: Eastern Mysticism and Science by Amaury De Riencourt Bulfinch's Mythology - All Three Volumes - The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne by Thomas Bulfinch Dune by Frank Herbert Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:14) Rudyard and Dan's Approach to History (03:50) Alt History (11:57) Modern Civilization and Historical Patterns (19:31) Sponsor: NETSUITE (20:50) Possibility of a Civil War? (42:47) Political Crisis and the Split of States (44:00) Power of American National Guards (45:02) Dependence of States on Federal Funding (43:47) Economic Divide in America (47:18) Struggles of Average Americans (48:50) Insane Minorities in Civil Wars (50:00) Power of Elites in Conflicts (57:34) Potential for a Competent Trump-like Populist (01:04:50) The Future of China and Its Potential Revolution (01:17:20) Wrap This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. Music Licenses: 6BOI3KKFPSKXNXMU QV100EIKLNCCEQ6C