The Great Simplification
Nate Hagens, Rory Johnston, Chris Keefer, Iain McGilchrist, Center for Humane TechnologyThe 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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