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#168 – Ian Morris on whether deep history says we're heading for an intelligence explosion

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Rethinking Historical Growth Rates

This chapter analyzes the complexities of historical growth rates across different eras, highlighting the difficulties in estimating these rates due to sparse ancient data. It uncovers intriguing anomalies in human history, such as elaborate burial practices and sophisticated societal structures, that challenge traditional perceptions of early human lifestyles and civilization development.

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