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Humans Are Overrated (with Christine Webb)

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The Inequities of Progress: Survival and Nutrition Through History

This chapter explores the historical struggles for survival and nutrition among humans, emphasizing the challenges in securing adequate calories and protein, particularly for children and women. It also highlights the inequities in access to modern advances and encourages a critical reflection on the trade-offs of progress across different populations.

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