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Does Humanity Function as a Single Superorganism?

The Michael Shermer Show

CHAPTER

Exploring the Notion of Protopia and Individual Contributions in Democracy

Exploring the concept of protopia and the value of incremental progress over unreachable utopias or bleak dystopias, highlighting the importance of individual efforts in democracy. The chapter concludes with a teaser for the guest's upcoming book, stressing the thrill of anticipation by keeping details under wraps.

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