Elon Musk says Rome fell because of population collapse. It sounds smart, it fits in a tweet… and it’s completely wrong.In this video, we break down why Elon's theory oversimplifies one of the most complex collapses in world history. Rome didn’t fall because Romans stopped having kids. Rome fell because its institutions, currency, military, and political system collapsed first — and population decline was the scoreboard, not the cause.We'll walk through:– Why Roman money secretly unraveled the empire– How currency debasement triggered inflation, political chaos & military revolt– How endless civil wars destroyed productivity and broke the state– Why plagues and climate shocks hit an already weakened economy– The real relationship between population and collapse– And how the same patterns are playing out todayIf you want a deeper understanding of Rome — and the warning it gives modern empires — this is essential watching.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Elon Musk’s Theory on the Fall of Rome01:20 - Jeremy’s Intro03:05 - The Quiet Killer of Empires: Money05:17 - Ruling the World You Can’t Afford07:54 - Plague and Climate Impact09:35 - Where Elon Musk is Right and Wrong10:58 - We’re Just Watching the Replay