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55. Jared Diamond on the Downfall of Civilizations — and His Optimism for Ours

People I (Mostly) Admire

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Greenland Vikings - What Are They Going to Get From Norway?

Greenland vikings exported warrus tusks to norway, but what they really get from norway is bronze bells and stained glass windows for their cathedrals. Their identity as europeans was much more important to them than being able to thrive in an inhospitable environment. In the united states to day, i don't need to name americans whose identity depends upon doing particular things that are not very bright and are going to do mush. But it's more important to keep doing these things and to remain blind to what is going to happen to ou society in the next 30 years.

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