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The Human Story of Engineering a Better World
1:00:34 - 1:10:35 (10:01)
The story of human history is that of engineering a better world, from someone grabbing the high point of a city 100,000 years ago to the concept of an absolute power and the ultimate goal of cooperation among humans.
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The rise of civilizations has been determined by those who were able to best harness energy, whether it be through water or trade networks.
1:00:34 - 1:03:25 (02:51)
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The rise of civilizations has been determined by those who were able to best harness energy, whether it be through water or trade networks.
ChapterThe Human Story of Engineering a Better World
Episode#276 – Michael Saylor: Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Money
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite the predatory nature of evolution, humans tend towards cooperation and have gone to great lengths to increase efficiency in various aspects of life.
1:03:25 - 1:05:12 (01:46)
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Despite the predatory nature of evolution, humans tend towards cooperation and have gone to great lengths to increase efficiency in various aspects of life. However, wars still occur, causing immense suffering and destruction.
ChapterThe Human Story of Engineering a Better World
Episode#276 – Michael Saylor: Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Money
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Discover the fascinating history of Edinburgh Castle which has been occupied for thousands of years by various civilizations, kingdoms and tribes.
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Discover the fascinating history of Edinburgh Castle which has been occupied for thousands of years by various civilizations, kingdoms and tribes.
ChapterThe Human Story of Engineering a Better World
Episode#276 – Michael Saylor: Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Money
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The ability to control human energy is a form of absolute power that allows leaders to unite people towards a common goal.
1:07:12 - 1:10:35 (03:23)
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The ability to control human energy is a form of absolute power that allows leaders to unite people towards a common goal. In today's society, digital and cyber power plays a crucial role in property ownership and institutional influence.