And yet autocracies are historically the most "successful" types of governments. Humans always and eventually end up selecting autocracies with thunderous applause.

History is young, there’s too little data to go for meaningful conclusions yet, particularly post-industrial revolution.

But yes, I agree, autocracy is a natural state of affairs. Democracy is a miracle to keep.

There is not much difference in the capability of human experience. I bet a baby born in 494AD, teleported to the modern period and raised by modern humans will be indistinguishable in capability to every other human being.