Why and How Would Complex Societies Devote So Much of Their

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Essay

Why and how would complex societies devote so much of their energies to the production of great monuments with no practical purpose?

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Definitions:

Beneficiaries

Individuals or entities designated to receive the benefits or proceeds from insurance policies, trusts, wills, or other contracts.

Testator

An individual who has made a will or testament, in which they designate the distribution of their estate after their death.

Issue

Lineal descendants such as children and grandchildren. This category of persons includes adopted children.

Interested Party

An individual or group that has an interest in any decision or activity of an organization, including shareholders, creditors, or employees.