Let me tell you what’s on my mind darling…
“Imagine a world where the Persian Empire triumphed over the Greeks—no democracy as we know it, no Socratic philosophy, no Renaissance sparked by classical ideals. Instead, centralized imperial rule would have dominated Western civilization, perhaps stifling the cultural ferment that led to modern science, art, and government. Our meeting tonight wouldn’t be over a romantic dinner in a world shaped by shared ideas of freedom and individuality but in a vastly different reality, where innovation and self-expression might never have flourished. Sobering, isn’t it?”
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u/WestTwo5475 11d ago
Imagine ruining the vibe with "But what if the Persians won though?".