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The Dawn of Everything
A New History of Humanity
Book • 2021
This book offers a dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging fundamental assumptions about social evolution, the development of agriculture, cities, the state, democracy, and inequality.
Graeber and Wengrow argue that traditional theories of human history, such as those posited by Hobbes and Rousseau, are not supported by anthropological or archaeological evidence.
Instead, they show that humans have lived in large, complex, but decentralized societies for millennia, often without ruling elites or hierarchical systems.
The authors draw on extensive research in archaeology and anthropology to reveal a history that is more varied and hopeful than previously assumed, emphasizing human experimentation with different social arrangements and the potential for new forms of freedom and societal organization.
Graeber and Wengrow argue that traditional theories of human history, such as those posited by Hobbes and Rousseau, are not supported by anthropological or archaeological evidence.
Instead, they show that humans have lived in large, complex, but decentralized societies for millennia, often without ruling elites or hierarchical systems.
The authors draw on extensive research in archaeology and anthropology to reveal a history that is more varied and hopeful than previously assumed, emphasizing human experimentation with different social arrangements and the potential for new forms of freedom and societal organization.
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Recommended by Gül Dölen for its insights into human history and psychedelic use in different cultures.
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#667: Dr. Gül Dölen on Rethinking Psychedelics, New Applications (Autism, Stroke, and Allergies), The Neurobiology of Beginner’s Mind, Octopuses on MDMA, and The Master Key of Metaplasticity
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Rufus Griscom as a book offering a closer look at human prehistory and examples of more egalitarian living.
Rufus Griscom as a book offering a closer look at human prehistory and examples of more egalitarian living.
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Life Is a Game. Here's How to Play It.
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Oliver Ruppel im Zusammenhang mit der Entstehung von Angst und hierarchischen Strukturen in der Gesellschaft.
Oliver Ruppel im Zusammenhang mit der Entstehung von Angst und hierarchischen Strukturen in der Gesellschaft.
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Reupload - Deshalb fühlst du dich schlecht! (Therapeut)
Mentioned by Anita Anand while discussing pre-Columbian societies in America and challenging traditional views of prehistory.
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148. America: The Empire of Liberty
Mentioned by Manda Scott as something that will open up a whole new door on narratives and reciprocity.
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This is how we build the future: Teaching Regenerative Economics at all levels with Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann
Mentioned by Ian Morris when discussing the challenges to evolutionary theory posed by the Sungir burials.
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#168 – Ian Morris on whether deep history says we're heading for an intelligence explosion
Recommended by Beatrice Adler-Bolton for its insights into ancient societies and their organization.
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Collapse w/ Dean Spade (02/22/24)
Mentioned by Jon Gertner in his article about the search for intelligent life.
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The Sunday Read: ‘The Search for Intelligent Life Is About to Get a Lot More Interesting’
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William Dalrymple in relation to the discussion of large-scale urban sites in North America.
William Dalrymple in relation to the discussion of large-scale urban sites in North America.31 snips
160. Native Nations vs Thomas Jefferson
Mentioned by Rufus Griscom as a number one bestseller that challenges conventional understandings of human history.
Rufus Griscom as a number one bestseller that challenges conventional understandings of human history.20 snips
THE ESSENTIALS: Our Favorite Moments From Season 4
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Jamil Zaki as another great book that makes a similar case to his book and Rutger Bregman's 'Humankind'.
Jamil Zaki as another great book that makes a similar case to his book and Rutger Bregman's 'Humankind'.18 snips
HOPE FOR CYNICS: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness
Von Oliver Ruppel erwähnt im Zusammenhang mit einer neuen Sicht auf die Menschheitsgeschichte und die Überwindung von alten Narrativen.
Oliver Ruppel erwähnt im Zusammenhang mit einer neuen Sicht auf die Menschheitsgeschichte und die Überwindung von alten Narrativen.
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#154 Angst bestimmt dein Leben - Du merkst es nur nicht (Oliver Ruppel)
Mentioned as providing context to David Graeber's ideas.
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Q&A on the ABCs of Israel/Palestine
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Anita Anand as a book discussing slavery in Native American cultures.
William Dalrymple and Anita Anand as a book discussing slavery in Native American cultures.11 snips
70. The Haitian Revolution, Dutch royals, and what happened to the Caribs?
