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The story of civilization

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This series, written over a period of 40 years, is a detailed and engaging narrative of human history from prehistoric times to the late 18th century.

It emphasizes the interconnectedness of historical events, cultural developments, and the lives of influential individuals.

The Durants' approach is characterized by their attention to art, literature, music, and other aspects of culture, making history more accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

Despite some criticisms for being Eurocentric and lacking in primary research, the series is praised for its thorough and personable style, making complex historical topics interesting and transparent.

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Mentioned in 23 episodes

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David Senra
as an 11-volume set that entrepreneurs like Larry Ellison and Elon Musk have read.
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#342 The Lessons of History (Will & Ariel Durant)
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Paul Bueser
as another important text used in their class, alongside 'The Outsiders'.
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Will Thorndike - Lessons from the Eternal Outsider - [Joys of Compounding, EP.28]
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Rudyard Lynch
while discussing early modern European history.
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Explaining the Creation of France
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Tai Lopez
, referencing their quote on the rise and fall of nations.
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Hack Your Sleep And Become Superhuman
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Michael Saylor
for a comprehensive understanding of history.
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Bitcoin’s $200T Future: CoinDesk Spotlight with Michael Saylor
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Rudyard Lynch
as one of his favorite authors and a source for historical information.
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Explaining the Age of Exploration
Mentioned by Sam Webster-Harris as a comprehensive history series.
How To Change The World - Learn to think like an innovator
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Tai Lopez
's grandfather and later by Elon Musk as a source of wisdom.
#715 - Why a Man Must Command a Room
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Vishal Mangalwadi
in relation to the modernist myth.
Elon Musk Thinks the West Needs Christianity - Why? With Vishal Mangalwadi
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David Perell
as books he keeps in his office, symbolizing a 'cathedral of knowledge'.
Writing, Religion, and Walt Disney with David Perell
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John Stonestreet
to introduce the idea of civilizations rising and falling.
Os Guinness on the Truth Rising Documentary
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Danny Crichton
as a book whose thesis centers on competition as the core unit of human history.
Josh Wolfe: Our new world order is one where algorithms can wield as much influence as armies
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David Senra
as historians whose work explores the recurring themes of dishonesty, corruption, and violence in human history.
David Senra on Deadwood (also: founders, entrepreneurs, civilization, Henry Singleton, Walt Disney, David Ogilvy, etc)
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Glenn Loury
in relation to a discussion about reason and common sense prevailing.
John McWhorter – November 2024 Q&A
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John Stonestreet
in the introduction to illustrate the rise and fall of civilizations.
Os Guinness on the Truth Rising Documentary
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Andy Lipka
as an example of a book that many people own but have not read.
Firing Line, Then and Now - Special Guests US Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Author Sam Tanenhaus
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Vatsal Kaushik
as a holistic approach to understanding history across various civilizations.
Vatsal Kaushik: Learning from History, Building with AI

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