Where are we in the Anacyclosis of the Greeks?:

The stages in this "tragic" cycle:

*Monarchy*: Begins with a strong and virtuous leader who establishes order and acts for the common good.

*Tyranny*: The monarchy, through succession or corruption, degenerates into tyranny as the ruler becomes self-serving and oppressive, prioritizing personal gain over the well-being of the people.

*Aristocracy*: In response to the tyranny, a group of capable and noble leaders overthrow the tyrant and establish an aristocracy, ruling for the common good.

*Oligarchy*: The aristocracy eventually becomes corrupt, prioritizing their own wealth and status over the public interest, becoming an oligarchy - rule by a small, self-serving elite.

*Democracy*: The people, reacting to the corruption of the oligarchy, rise up and establish a democracy, where power is exercised by the many through collective decision-making.

*Ochlocracy (Mob Rule)*: Democracy can then degenerate into ochlocracy, or mob rule, where passion and emotion override reason, demagogues manipulate public sentiment, and instability ensues.

*Return to Monarchy*: The resulting chaos and anarchy can lead the desperate populace to seek a strong leader, potentially restarting the cycle with a new monarchy. But this is a dice roll on the nature of the leader placed in power. Benevolent King? Or shall they choose a Dictator who lacks virtue?