The Great Simplification
Nate Hagens, Center for Humane Technology, Chris Keefer, Iain McGilchristThe Great Simplification with Nate Hagens explores the systems science underpinning the human predicament. Conversation topics will span human behavior, monetary/economic systems, energy, ecology, geopolitics and the environment.
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