

A theory of everyone: who we are, how we got here, and where we're going
Sep 28, 2023
Michael Muthukrishna discusses his book 'A Theory of Everyone' and the importance of understanding different disciplines and cultural assumptions. The podcast explores the significance of energy in human progress and how Estonia transformed its education system. It challenges traditional economic theories and emphasizes the role of energy in understanding the modern world. The chapter also discusses practical strategies for improving energy efficiency and proposes solutions for environmental issues. The concept of cooperation and competition in relation to energy availability is explored, highlighting the relationship between energy and the scale of cooperation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introducing A Theory of Everyone
02:22 • 3min
The Importance of Energy and its Impact on Human Progress
05:27 • 27min
Exploring Estonia's Success and Collective Brain Dynamics
32:17 • 2min
The Importance of Energy in Understanding the Modern World
34:21 • 27min
Practical Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency and the Issue of Pace
01:00:58 • 2min
Nationalization of Oil Industries and Solutions for Environmental Issues
01:02:35 • 6min
Cooperation, Competition, and Energy Availability
01:08:47 • 14min