04-28-2006, 02:19 AM
Felix has a good point.
The slave state precludes a lot of technological innovation. Why bother making something better? Just put more slaves on it. The same is true of serfdom. Why bother working harder when the Lord of the manor will benefit, not you. When both systems break down, more innovation is possible because the incentives are greater.
The slave state precludes a lot of technological innovation. Why bother making something better? Just put more slaves on it. The same is true of serfdom. Why bother working harder when the Lord of the manor will benefit, not you. When both systems break down, more innovation is possible because the incentives are greater.
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