Frankenstein Versus the Volcano
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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Resilience Through Catastrophe
This chapter explores the far-reaching impact of the Mount Tambora eruption in 1816, highlighting the ensuing climate crisis that led to crop failures and social unrest across multiple continents. It illustrates how calamities can foster creativity and innovation, drawing parallels between historical events and contemporary challenges such as the pandemic's influence on remote work.
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