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#134 – Ian Morris on what big-picture history teaches us

80,000 Hours Podcast

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War, Power, and Historical Contingency

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between warfare and societal structures, analyzing how conflicts can strengthen or weaken governments. It discusses the implications of nuclear weapons on modern warfare and international relations, referencing historical events like the Cuban Missile Crisis. The conversation emphasizes the complexities of measuring violence and the paradox of strong states, while reflecting on how individual actions and geographic considerations shape historical outcomes.

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