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How Will We Not Vanish? - Lessons from Past Civilizations

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Explore the sources of power in modern civilization and learn how to prevent its collapse in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by Miroslav Bárta, a renowned Czech scientist, Egyptologist, and archaeologist. Drawing from his extensive research on ancient civilizations and their rise and fall, Bárta introduces past and present civilizations to provide valuable insights into sustaining our own. Discover the "Seven Laws of Civilizational Development" theory and gain a unique interdisciplinary perspective on the challenges facing complex societies. Benefit from Bárta's expertise as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and founder of the Complex Societies think tank as he shares his knowledge gained from lecturing at universities worldwide and consulting for multinational corporations.

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How will we not vanish? | Miroslav Bárta | TEDxPrague


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