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

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Visions of the Future: Convergence and Catastrophe

This chapter explores the complexities of predicting societal evolution, particularly the potential convergence of Eastern and Western development by 2103. It discusses the implications of rapid advancements in technology and the historical patterns of collapse and revolution, urging a proactive approach to navigating the future.

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