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Cumulative vs. Cyclical Knowledge
The Morgan Housel Podcast
Lessons of History: Cumulative vs. Cyclical Knowledge
This chapter examines how society tends to repeat historical mistakes by clinging to outdated beliefs, using the case of President James Garfield's death to illustrate this point. It emphasizes the need to acknowledge advancements in knowledge and the dangers of ignoring them.
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