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Jared Diamond: The world until yesterday
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In an attempt to understand the effect of structural changes, particularly technological ones, on the fate of our societies, Jared Diamond will take us on a centuries-long journey through the most remote regions of the planet.

He hopes that, by the end of the journey, we will have a better idea of what the future may have in store for us.

A look at societies and the impacts of technology. Collapse – or maybe not?

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