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a16z Podcast

Technologies & Threads Through the Fabric of Our Lives

Feb 21, 2022
Virginia Postrel, author of "The Fabric of Civilization", explores how textiles shape human history and technology. She delves into the unseen connections between fabric innovation and technological advancements throughout history. The conversation highlights how textiles influence commerce, mathematics, and even early computing. Postrel also examines modern knitting techniques and the environmental implications of dyeing practices. Ultimately, she portrays textiles as a vital part of cultural identity and storytelling across civilizations.
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