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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.
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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David Senra as an 11-volume set that entrepreneurs like Larry Ellison and Elon Musk have read.
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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Ryan Petersen as an author whose synthesis of history is relevant to understanding companies.
Ryan Petersen as an author whose synthesis of history is relevant to understanding companies.
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20VC: Flexport's Ryan Petersen: Reflections on Leadership from 13 Years Leading Flexport, Why Velocity not Speed is Most Important in Company Building, How Money Creates Inefficiencies in Scaling, The Future of Trade with China & Why Remote Work is so Cha
Mentioned by Sam Webster-Harris as a comprehensive history series.
How To Change The World - Learn to think like an innovator
Mentioned by 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
Mentioned by David Senra as historians whose work explores the recurring themes of dishonesty, corruption, and violence in human history.
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)
Mentioned by Vatsal Kaushik as a holistic approach to understanding history across various civilizations.
Vatsal Kaushik: Learning from History, Building with AI
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Rick Hanson while discussing the vastness of history and the impermanence of individual impact.
Rick Hanson while discussing the vastness of history and the impermanence of individual impact.
Finding and Maintaining Fulfillment
