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The Invention of Yesterday

A 50,000-Year History of Human Culture, Conflict, and Connection

Book • 2019

In 'The Invention of Yesterday', Tamim Ansary delves into the power of narrative as the driving force behind human history, from the Stone Age to the Virtual Age. He illustrates how stories have been used to organize societies, create meaning, and explain the unknown, leading to cultural collisions and transformations throughout history.

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Rudyard Lynch

as an accessible book for learning history from different societal perspectives.

#832 - Rudyard Lynch - Is This The Most Absurd Time In History?

Recommended by

Rudyard Lynch

as an accessible and well-explained history book.

Industrial Revolution

Mentioned by multiple speakers throughout the podcast as the main subject of discussion, focusing on his book and views on history.

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Kaiser Kuo

as a book with a charming audiobook narration.

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