The Rise & Fall of Civilizations: Is History Pointing toward America's Collapse?

Are we witnessing the unraveling of America’s economic and social stability? History suggests civilizations rise and fall in predictable cycles—and the data is flashing warning signs.

In this episode, host Erika Barker explores the hidden economic patterns behind collapsing societies, from Ancient Rome to Revolutionary France to Weimar Germany. Using data science and economic indicators like RMHI% (Real Median Household Income Percentage Index) and the velocity of money, we uncover the warning signals that often precede societal upheaval.

Topics Covered: ✔️ How economic inequality and wealth concentration led to historical collapses ✔️ Why the middle class is shrinking—and why that matters more than you think ✔️ The role of data science in decoding financial and political instability ✔️ How history repeats itself—and whether America is at a tipping point ✔️ What leaders, economists, and policymakers aren’t telling you

If you’re a data scientist, economist, historian, business professional, or just someone curious about the bigger picture, this episode will challenge the way you see the world.

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