反穀：穀物是食糧還是政權工具？人類為農耕社會付出何種代價？一個政治人類學家對國家形成的反思

Scott's analysis challenges traditional narratives; I wonder what motivated him to highlight this aspect of history and how it shapes our understanding of civilization.

The book made me rethink the supposed progress of civilization, but I wonder if others felt uneasy about the implications for modern governance.

The idea that progress often involves resisting or breaking away from established structures seems very relevant today. What parallels do others see?