Some really weird shit you didn't know about taxes

Our Opinions Are Correct by Annalee Newitz

Apr 17, 202541:56TV & Film

Why are taxes the secret weapon in so many science fiction and fantasy stories? And why the heck do archaeologists measure the complexity of ancient civilizations partly by looking at their taxation policies? We talk abo...

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