New Leaders with a New Purpose
Leadership changed in this era.
Leaders were not rulers.
They were coordinators and listeners.
Their job was to:
• understand many perspectives
• help groups work together
• protect fairness and safety
• guide progress without forcing it
Power came from trust, not control.
A leader who stopped caring about growth lost support quickly.
Civilizations Learn to Think Ahead
For the first time, civilizations planned thousands or millions of years into the future.
They asked:
• What challenges could appear later?
• How can we prevent future conflicts?
• How do we make growth safe for everyone?
Thinking long-term became normal.
Short-term gains were no longer more important than long-term evolution.
The Problem of Conflicting Futures
Not all civilizations wanted the same things.
Some wanted to be highly connected to others.
Some wanted independence and privacy.
Some wanted to stay close to physical forms.
