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Navigating Selection Dynamics: Technology and Civilization

This chapter explores how environmental, military, and economic selection pressures shape the sustainability and evolution of civilizations. It examines the relationship between technological advancement and competition, illustrating through historical examples, like the UK's energy policies and Japan's Meiji Restoration, how these factors influence societal priorities and decision-making. The discussion also critiques technological determinism, highlighting the significance of safe technological choices and the complexities of path dependency in future development.

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