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How to Change the World: The History & Future of Innovation

How To Change The World | Sam Webster Harris
Innovation
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Human Evolution
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Human History
Curiosity
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Innovation Richter Scale
Artificial Intelligence

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

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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

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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...

You can support the show and claim your place in history by joinin... more

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.

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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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Samuel Webster Harris
Host and curator of discussions on innovation and history, exploring how curiosity and breakthroughs shape society. Known for engaging storytelling and deep research.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Smart and Fun

    Great concept, and even better execution. I love how this podcast gets me thinking at a meta level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Innovation Student
    United States21 days ago
  • Peak Podcasting

    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,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dancam79
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Epic

    Episode 2 is too good and raises a challenge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AYdi2
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great work

    Well researched. excited for future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmrLa
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fascinating!

    I'm officially obsessed with this podcast. Even if it takes 10-15 years to cover everything, I'm in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _tinabinabobina_
    United Statesa month ago

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Many highlight the engaging storytelling and the unique perspective on how past inventions shape modern society.
Listeners praise the podcast for its thoughtful and insightful exploration of history and innovation.
Feedback often commends the quality of research and the depth of discussions found in each episode.
There is appreciation for the host's humor and ability to translate complex ideas into accessible content.

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#103
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#87
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#89
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#90
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#224
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#230
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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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