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David Reich - How One Small Tribe Conquered the World 70,000 Years Ago
Dwarkesh Podcast
Bacteria's Unseen Hand: Shaping History
The bacterium Yersinia pestis, known for causing the Black Death, had far-reaching consequences in history beyond its role in mass mortality. It is suggested that this pandemic inflated wages in medieval Europe, potentially contributing to the Industrial Revolution by prompting a shift towards mechanization. Additionally, during the Bronze Age, it facilitated the demographic replacement of populations in Europe by steppe peoples, significantly altering societal structures. Furthermore, the bacterium was implicated in the decline of the Roman Empire, demonstrating its profound influence on major historical events and transitions.
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