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#446 – Ed Barnhart: Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America
Lex Fridman Podcast
Loss of Generational Wisdom Breeds Despair
The catastrophic death toll of 90% in a population significantly impacts the transmission of knowledge, as the elderly and the young, who are vital for preserving tradition and wisdom, perish. This creates a void in cultural continuity, leaving the surviving generation half-educated and demoralized, believing that there is a spiritual crisis at play. The absence of experienced knowledge keepers disrupts the ability to raise and educate the next generation, leading to a profound loss of wisdom and potentially altering the course of civilization.
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