Tomás Pueyo

French-Spanish engineer, writer, and entrepreneur known for writing on maps, math, history, and data; author of the viral 2020 essays on COVID-19 and the Substack 'Uncharted Territories', focusing on geography, technology, and societal trends.

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Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 39min

Tomás Pueyo — Explaining the World Through Geography, History and Data (EP. 297)

Tomás Pueyo, a French-Spanish engineer and writer known for his insightful essays on COVID-19, dives deep into how geography and data shape our lives. He explores why humans struggle with exponential change and how this affects decision-making. Pueyo critiques the limitations of modern democracies and suggests innovative governance methods. He discusses geographical advantages that favor nations like the U.S., and proposes practical solutions like air conditioning to improve development. His predictions about the future of politics also highlight the intersection of social media and citizen engagement.

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