The Fragility of Oral Traditions and Knowledge Preservation

This chapter explores the vital role of oral traditions in maintaining knowledge prior to written records, especially in survival skills. It also addresses the risks associated with these traditions, illustrating how the failure to pass on knowledge can result in the loss of entire concepts, as exemplified by the Tasmanian experience.

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Where does the scarcity mindset, imposter syndrome, and loss aversion come from?

Welcome to a mindset masterclass from history. Learn if the very instincts that kept humanity alive are now keeping you from truly living.

For 290,000 years, we survived by playing it safe, following the tribe, and hoarding resources. These weren't character flaws—they were survival strategies in a world where innovation could mean death.

The scarcity mindset that once threatened our ancestors' survival now threatens our potential.
The tribal conformity that once protected us now prevents breakthrough thinking.
The focused attention that once saved lives now creates cognitive tunnels.

This episode goes beyond history to recognise the invisible forces shaping your choices and breaking out of survival mode.

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