For instance, the Civ games are basically Whig History: The Game, presenting liberal capitalism as the ideal end point for all societies. It even includes uncivilized "barbarian tribes" whose sole purpose is to be exterminated so you can take their land for the glory of capitalism.

  • Ehrmantrout [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    I've noticed that some Japanese media follows this pattern where the fundamental hierarchy or political structure is never really questioned.

    Take Naruto for instance. All ninja villages in Naruto are within a land which is ruled by a daimyo. Naruto goes through the entire journey of an outcast saving the world and turning it into a "utopia" and yet the fundamental political structure doesn't really change. Is the daimyo overthrown, considering that Naruto and Co are way stronger than the ruler of the land? Nope! Is the concept of ninja villages and one autocrat ruling over them changed? Nope!