# Humans Create Empires For The Same Reason They Create Egos

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Published: 2026-06-18T02:17:31+00:00
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We're basically ruled by emotional toddlers who never learned to rein in their egos. They're trying to control the planet in the same way they tried to control their access to toys and candy when they were small. Reading by Tim Foley.

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