I view consolidation of power to be a consequence of thermodynamics.
Two non-consolidated power structures interacting have a natural friction between them owing to differing leadership and communication styles, not to mention redundancy. When they merge the redundancy is eliminated and with it goes the friction, bringing the whole system closer to equilibrium.
The other issue is simply the limitations of human brains and our capacity for relationships and managing reputation. In large structures we simply can’t know everyone, so we have to outsource our relationship management to an external entity. Naturally, central authorities are better at enforcing the rules (than decentralized ones) due to aforementioned friction issues and the ability of bad actors to move between jurisdictions or to form their own competing power structures.
I view consolidation of power to be a consequence of thermodynamics.
Two non-consolidated power structures interacting have a natural friction between them owing to differing leadership and communication styles, not to mention redundancy. When they merge the redundancy is eliminated and with it goes the friction, bringing the whole system closer to equilibrium.
The other issue is simply the limitations of human brains and our capacity for relationships and managing reputation. In large structures we simply can’t know everyone, so we have to outsource our relationship management to an external entity. Naturally, central authorities are better at enforcing the rules (than decentralized ones) due to aforementioned friction issues and the ability of bad actors to move between jurisdictions or to form their own competing power structures.