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“The past was still a Golden Age, of ignorance, while the present is an Iron Age of willful bliss.”

Quote by Jared Diamond

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Jared Diamond is a renowned American scientist known for his work in ecology, biology, and geography. His book 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' explores the geographical and environmental factors that have shaped human societies, profoundly influencing global history and human civilization. more

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Source: Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

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Source: Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed: Revised Edition

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