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#134 – Ian Morris on what big-picture history teaches us

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Energy, Morality, and Societal Evolution

This chapter examines the historical ties between energy extraction technologies and evolving societal values, particularly the influence of fossil fuels on governance and moral frameworks. It discusses the significant shifts in worldviews over the last 500 years and the impact of energy capture on societal advancement, highlighting the complex relationship between resources, culture, and modernity.

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