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Civilized to Death
The Price of Progress
Book • 2019
In 'Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress,' Christopher Ryan challenges the notion that civilization is inherently good.
He argues that the advancements of modern society have introduced new and often more severe problems than those faced by prehistoric humans.
Ryan questions whether the dangers of pre-civilized life, such as infant mortality and life-threatening injuries, were more murderous than modern scourges like car accidents, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases.
He suggests that the shift from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural and industrial societies has led to a decline in measures of health, longevity, security, and leisure.
The book proposes that looking back to the ways of hunter-gatherer societies could provide insights into creating a more sustainable and fulfilling future.
He argues that the advancements of modern society have introduced new and often more severe problems than those faced by prehistoric humans.
Ryan questions whether the dangers of pre-civilized life, such as infant mortality and life-threatening injuries, were more murderous than modern scourges like car accidents, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases.
He suggests that the shift from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural and industrial societies has led to a decline in measures of health, longevity, security, and leisure.
The book proposes that looking back to the ways of hunter-gatherer societies could provide insights into creating a more sustainable and fulfilling future.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Recommended by 
Mike Maher for its insights into the contrast between human behavior in natural settings and modern society.
Mike Maher for its insights into the contrast between human behavior in natural settings and modern society.
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Krista Williams , discussing the book's exploration of over-civilization and its impact on health.
Krista Williams , discussing the book's exploration of over-civilization and its impact on health.
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Mentioned by James Cooke as 
Christopher Ryan 's recent book, offering a critical perspective on modern civilization.
Christopher Ryan 's recent book, offering a critical perspective on modern civilization.
Christopher Ryan on the price of civilization | Living Mirrors #49
Mentioned by Christopher Ryan and 
Joe Rogan ; discussed in relation to human behavior and societal structures.
Christopher Ryan and Joe Rogan ; discussed in relation to human behavior and societal structures.
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Mentioned by Anya as a book that Cameron and Malene recommend to their students.
651 - Becoming Uncivilized (with Anya and Nadia)
Mentioned by Jon Beale as Chris Ryan's latest book, critiquing modern society and its impact on well-being.
Episode #62: Is Our Modern Civilization Helping or Hindering Flourishing? Insights and Answers with Dr. Christopher Ryan
Mentioned by Krista Williams while discussing the impact of modern civilization on health and happiness.
Krista Williams while discussing the impact of modern civilization on health and happiness.
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Mentioned by Ari Witten as a book that challenges the narrative of civilizational progress and explores the health and happiness of our ancestors.
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Mentioned by Christopher Ryan , referring to his book when discussing the Nike story and civilized approach to life.
Christopher Ryan , referring to his book when discussing the Nike story and civilized approach to life.
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