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From Sapiens…

Chapter 1

The Power of Shared Imagination

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Chapter 2

The Trap of Farming

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Chapter 3

Money and Global Unity

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Chapter 4

Science and the Future

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Master of From Sapiens…

Ch 1 · The Power of Shared Imagination
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How do we build such grand designs? (Through shared fictions, oh yeah!) Like nations, laws, and money, connecting countless minds.

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The secret strength of myths

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Glossary
intersubjectivity (noun)
A shared reality existing in the collective imagination of many people, like money or nations. It’s the reason why a piece of paper can be traded for a warm meal.

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Quiz

What is an example of a 'shared myth' mentioned in the book Sapiens?

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Quiz

Why did human behavior change faster than other animals?

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Quiz

Which other human species lived in Europe when Sapiens first arrived there?

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According to Sapiens, what is the 'natural' limit for a group size based on personal gossip?

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Fun Fact

Talking about others: Scientists believe the ability to gossip was essential for human survival because it helped our ancestors identify cheats and liars.

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What unique ability allowed Sapiens to cooperate in very large groups?

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Gossip

If you lived 50,000 years ago, what would be your tribe role?

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