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A similar narrative unfolds at Teotihuacan, where political structures appeared to shift from authoritarian to more egalitarian forms of governance. These transformations raise important questions: what motivated such shifts, and what do they reveal about the possibilities for social organization?
The Role of Indigenous Societies in Enlightenment Thought
The implications of Wengrow and Graeber's findings extend into modern history, particularly in understanding the influences of indigenous societies on European thought during the Enlightenment. Their examination reveals that figures such as Kandiaronk—a Native American diplomat—challenged European assumptions about governance, democracy, and freedom through profound discussions that directly influenced Enlightenment thinkers.