Episode 28 marks the beginning of a new Civilization & Power Arc as The Sci-Fi Griot shifts its focus from individuals to the rise and fall of civilizations. Through stories like Foundation, Star Wars, Dune, Babylon 5, and The Expanse, this episode explores why even the most powerful empires slowly unravel—from moral compromise and institutional decay to inequality, fear, and the loss of shared purpose. As science fiction reflects the patterns of history, the deeper question emerges: do civilizations fall because of enemies from without, or because they forget the values that once held them together?