The Unsung Heroes of Bureaucracy

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This chapter examines the often-overlooked but vital role of bureaucracies and institutions in society, drawing parallels with historical events like Dr. John Snow's cholera research. It contrasts the cultural allure of mythology and heroes with the essential functions of information networks, storytelling, and collective trust in shaping civilization. The discussion also underscores the need for a richer narrative around bureaucratic contributions to crucial areas like healthcare and education.

Today on a special in-person recording of Bankless we welcome special guest and best selling author, Yuval Noah Harari. Yuval is best known for his book Sapiens, and today, he is introducing ideas from his next book Nexus.

We go deep down the history rabbit hole and explore the question, if human beings are so wise, why are we so self destructive?

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------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Start 00:08:07 The World of Information Networks 00:10:59 Truth vs Information 00:21:28 Tribal Consequences 00:25:05 Naive View Of Information 00:34:27 Populist View Of Information 00:44:54 Inventing New Mechanisms 00:53:33 A Brief History Of Information Networks 00:58:43 The Most Successful Story Ever Told 01:05:13 Story vs Information Network 01:12:29 Story Of Debt Clay Tablets 01:14:53 Entering the Age Of AI 01:20:50 Self Correcting Mechanisms 01:25:35 The Potential Of Crypto

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