The idea that civilizations fall because their people start eating richer food instead of concentrating on weapons has been around since ancient Greek times. However, it is absurd to blame an entire culture's fall on such factors, as there are so many complex reasons that contribute to the decline of civilizations.
Historian, author and journalist, Adam Tooze believes that the job of the historian is to challenge conventional wisdom about past events and highlight that people often base their actions on erroneous assumptions. By doing so, historians can help prevent people from making the same mistakes in the future.
The speaker discusses their inital challenges with publishing a book consisting of disconnected insights and praises certain podcasts for their ability to educate and compare historical events to modern times.
The world of ancient history is so old that it's hard for modern people to comprehend it, making it challenging to imagine events that occurred thousands of years ago. It's challenging to find the logical starting place for a historical story about Cleopatra.
Jordan Peterson shares his innate sense of patterns of history and its impact on culture and society. He predicts an outbreak where people will demand something more alive and emphasizes the importance of understanding larger historical schemes.