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Louis XIV - A 17th-Century French king who expanded the powers of the French monarchy and turned his country into the greatest power in the world. However, by the end of his long, 72-year reign he had squandered much of this advantage.
Monarch - King or queen.
NFTs - Non-fungible tokens are digital tokens that represent ownership of unique items. They can be bought and traded online.
Sam Bankman-Fried - An American entrepreneur who was the youngest billionaire in the world. He had pledged to give most of his wealth to charity across his life, before being arrested on fraud charges.
Direct democracy - A democratic system in which every citizen has the right to vote on every issue, rather than having elected representatives.
Switzerland - A country in central Europe, known for mountains, lakes and skiing.
John Stuart Mill - A 19th-Century English philosopher who wrote extensively about freedom and democracy. He is regarded as the father of modern liberalism.
Persecute - To treat someone cruelly and unfairly over a long time, especially if due to race or religion, for example.