55. Jared Diamond on the Downfall of Civilizations — and His Optimism for Ours
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Desperation and Decisions: The Collapse of Societies
This chapter delves into the historical case of the Greenland Norse and their struggle with societal collapse amid environmental challenges. It reveals how their failure to adapt and utilize available resources led to their downfall, emphasizing the complexities of societal resilience in crises.
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