
Sam Webster Harris chronicles the complete history of innovation from the Stone Age to the modern day. Learn how transformative ideas build upon each other to change the world and shape the future of humanity.
Every breakthrough that changes civilization begins with curiosity. From the first controlled fire to artificial intelligence. Follow the journey, step-by-step, tracing the evolution of huma... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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How humanity invented clothes. In the process, accidentally warping our psychology, sparking civilization, and changing what it means to be human forever.
A fish doesn’t know it’s wet, and a human doesn’t know they are hiding. But every morning, you... more
Behind the scenes access to extra content and surprising stories. Sam reveals all sorts of chaos from the weird pages of history, science and the even stranger insides of his mind...
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The most important innovations are invisible. Yet they are reliable building blocks of creativity that fuel human imagination.
The same 26 letter alphabet lets Shakespeare write a play, a researcher publish science or you can text your mum.
A stand... more
From Stone flakes to the Bow and Arrow. How Stone Age weapons innovation shaped humanity and triggered global extinction events. Three million years ago, we were semi-hairless apes hiding from lions. Today we're the apex predator of planet Earth.
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Great concept, and even better execution. I love how this podcast gets me thinking at a meta level.
Meticulously researched content. The quality of podcasts is going through the roof (mostly), and this is a great example of thoughtful, excellently researched content that I love to listen to on my commute. The devil is in the detail that slows down the release of new episodes, but that is the price you pay for quality. Love it,
Episode 2 is too good and raises a challenge.
Well researched. excited for future episodes.
I'm officially obsessed with this podcast. Even if it takes 10-15 years to cover everything, I'm in.
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This podcast explores the evolution of innovation from the Stone Age to the present, uncovering how transformative ideas shape civilizations and drive humanity's future. Each episode chronicles significant breakthroughs, revealing the interconnectedness of historical milestones and modern advancements such as artificial intelligence. The host combines engaging storytelling with deep research, providing listeners with revealing insights into the lives of change makers from Galileo to Tesla. Unique narratives and mental models help listeners understand not only the past but also the pathways for future innovations, catering to the intellectually curious who wish to harness the lessons of history to inspire change in the modern world.
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