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Pluto in Aquarius in History

The Astrology Podcast

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Invention of the Cotton Gin, Impact on Slavery, and Unintended Consequences of Technological Developments

This chapter explores how the invention of the cotton gin increased the profitability of the cotton industry in the South but also fueled the need for more slave labor. It discusses the unintended consequences of technological developments and touches on the theme of scientists inventing without considering ethical implications, mentioning the development of gunpowder and guns as an example.

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