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Episode 72 - Interview with Dr. Joseph Tainter (Complex Societies)

Breaking Down: Collapse

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Interconnectedness of Energy and Societal Complexity

This chapter delves into the relationship between energy and the development of complex human societies, tracing how agriculture spurred the evolution of Homo sapiens. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics in the context of potential societal collapse.

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