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Humanity's Thousand Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity

Intelligence Squared

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Overcoming Doubt with Techno-Optimism

By leveraging his techno-optimism, the individual successfully persuaded French investors and the Egyptian ruler to support his idea of building a canal at sea level without the need for locks. Despite skepticism, he remained resolute in finding technological solutions, which ultimately proved successful.

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