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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

CHAPTER

The Role of Ideas and Power in Historical and Economic Contexts

The chapter explores how ideas have influenced historical events like the British Industrial Revolution and emphasizes the importance of understanding power dynamics in economics and society, beyond just military might. It discusses how certain ideas can drive societal change and how power can be wielded through mechanisms like social psychology and institutions.

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