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#134 Classic episode – Ian Morris on what big-picture history teaches us

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Energy, Morality, and Society's Evolution

This chapter explores the historical interplay between energy extraction technologies, particularly fossil fuels, and the evolution of moral values in society over the past 500 years. It highlights the role of the Industrial Revolution in shaping authority, inequality, and political representation, emphasizing the impact of resource availability on societal transformations.

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