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Downstream: Everything We Think We Know About Human History Is Wrong w/ David Wengrow

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Reevaluating Traditional Views of Human History

The speakers critique the conventional linear stage theory of human history and propose a more nuanced understanding. They discuss the interconnectedness and agency of prehistoric people, challenging the misconception that foragers and hunter-gatherers were less connected than modern humans. The chapter also explores the role of scale, borders, astronomy, navigation, and the impact of societal choices in shaping human history.

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