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Why Societies Collapse

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the factors behind societal collapse through historical examples and modern insights in this thought-provoking TED talk. Delve into lessons from the Norse of Iron Age Greenland, the deforestation of Easter Island, and present-day Montana as Jared Diamond discusses the warning signs of impending collapse and potential strategies for prevention. Gain valuable insights into the complex interplay of environmental, social, and economic factors that can lead to the downfall of civilizations, and learn how recognizing these patterns early on may help safeguard our future.

Syllabus

Why societies collapse | Jared Diamond


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TED

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