Societal Advancement

While continuing to read Heilbroner i have been able to apply some of his major points to our Civilization game. In chapter 4, capital is simply defined as "anything that can enhance a person's power to perform economically useful work." In CIV a way of advancing in time and as a civilization is to stock capital whether it be weapons, tools, buildings, etc. - capital goods - that can help operate and create a more productive society. By collecting, saving, and rationing capital the economy of a society will enhance.

Technological advances have been made since the beginning of time, technology continues to enhance and become more complex and simple in a variety of ways. In CIV new technologies can aid in war and supporting your society. Cities become more industrialized and societies are able to distinghuish themselves from another and compete to become the greatest and most advanced. Without competition there are limited goals to achieve. Individuals and societies compete in almost every aspect of life to become the best they can. Competition drives advancement and change for better and worse.