The Risks of Progress
Jason discusses the risks of progress and how it increases interdependence, making civilizations more vulnerable to unforeseen events. However, he also emphasizes the importance of analyzing systems, creating buffers, and building resilience to mitigate these risks. Rather than slowing down progress, he suggests reallocating resources to balance safety and resilience with the pursuit of more, bigger, faster, and better advancements.In this clip
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Jason Crawford - The Roots of Progress & the History of Technology
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