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E140: Why Industrial Revolutions Stall

"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

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Factors Leading to the Stagnation of Industrial Revolutions

This chapter explores the reasons behind industrial stagnation, emphasizing the impact of large-scale shipping and demand saturation. By examining historical cases from Rome and China, it highlights how demographic and political shifts can hinder innovation and sets the stage for future discussions on the Hellenistic era's influence on modern science.

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