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Hardcore History's Dan Carlin: 'History Is Not Like Math'

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

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Exploring Pessimism, Realism, and the Cyclical Nature of Societies

The chapter delves into a discussion about the cyclical patterns of civilizations, contrasting individual and societal levels of prosperity, and the transient nature of both positive and negative aspects of life. It also touches on personal family backgrounds, global power shifts, military advancements, and the historical dynamics of major powers like Japan, Russia, and China.

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