Death & Dynasties

Adapted from 'The Dictator's Handbook': amzn.to/2fgBWps
Part 1: • The Rules for Rulers
Special Thanks:
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita & Alastair Smith
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Jason Snell (sixcolors.com/) for an emergency microphone loan
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[@cntfinkvaname0]

Oh no! I wish I watched this earlier!

[@seamuspink9098]

-I love you son!

[@turkidot]

Who will take over this channel then ? CGP Junior ?

[@spring2537]

"No

[@gabrielgomes2949]

Now I understand why so many kings in history got in the blink of insanity with the prospect of not being able to have a son

[@jakvos342]

I've played enough Crusader Kings to know how this works

[@estooo]

North Korea:

[@ecmorgan69]

"Don't you think she looks tired?" LOL Loved that scene.

[@thebestever7788]

This video is a walkthrough of how to play Crusader Kings 2

[@JoschiChr]

"No man rules forever"

[@cheydinal5401]

"This is like trust, but better" - relationship advice by CGP Grey

[@GenderCommie]

"if have no love for babies none the less aquire them"

[@alexoliver3282]

1:51

[@KYdragono]

What is this, two videos from Grey within a single month? Universe time continuum is broken

[@-ism8153]

Never noticed, but

[@licoriceallsorts4771]

Or as Elizabeth I quipped when refusing to name her successor, "More men worship the rising than the setting sun." She knew what she was about.

[@thexalon]

Counterpoint: While an heir-apparent is important, it doesn't have to be a relative. Appointing a key who has been a particularly effective subordinate as your heir can become a major reward to give out, thus convincing your keys to vie for your favor in the hopes that they will one day be the ruler.

[@obsessivelyoli]

1:34

[@therealdave06]

"Now the old king is dead, long live the king

[@blueblade6174]

I been searching for years - YEARS - for the video to finally explain to me why monarchies are determined through bloodline rather than merit! Like, it legit makes so much sense now! I couldn't fathom why so many cultures only cared about the ruler's bloodline rather than someone's wisdom in leadership. But now, finally I have a better understanding and visual grasp of all the motivating factors!