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329 - James Poulos - Bitcoin Monasteries: Putting Technology to Good Use

The Symbolic World

CHAPTER

Revolution, Technology, and the Endless Cycle

This chapter explores the connection between revolution and technology, discussing how revolutions often lead to a cycle of overthrowing those in power. It also examines the historical impact of communication technologies on different regions and the influence of puritanism and critical thinking on cultural attitudes towards authority.

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