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The 1206‑1600 era’s rapid change mirrors the post‑2020 world transformation
  • The Mongol invasions (1206‑1600) caused massive demographic loss, ecological shifts, and genetic changes.
  • This period coincided with a great planetary conjunction that amplified fear and aggression.
  • Modern post‑COVID changes (2020‑present) show a similar speed of transformation in technology, geopolitics, and societal values.
  • Understanding this parallel helps anticipate the intensity and duration of current upheavals.
AbhigyaDhruv Gupta00:13:23

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The maps we saw in 1206 when the world was fragmented... there were many conflicts and a large percentage of human life was lost. This time, fortunately, we're not going to see that large a percentage of the population getting destroyed. Abhigya
Comparing past and present
Since 2020 the world has transformed almost entirely. The world before and after is completely different and conflict has escalated. Abhigya
Post‑COVID transformation

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