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A theory of everyone: who we are, how we got here, and where we're going

LSE: Public lectures and events

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The Importance of Energy in Understanding the Modern World

The speaker reflects on the book's challenge to traditional economic theories, emphasizing the role of energy as a variable in understanding the modern world. They engage in a conversation with the author, discussing concepts like net energy and the implications for society. The chapter highlights the importance of excess energy for human civilization's progress.

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