{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682b3b86696b5d1232d698a8/682c6e8a2bdf3e25ba7973bd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"[Stone Age] - Innovation Locks: The 5 Progress Blockers for 97% of Human History","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/682b3b86696b5d1232d698a8/1751384169230-1af523d5-a626-48cf-aeab-2d6d1121ca25.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What lies at the core of human progress? This episode asks ancient history what created human innovation and what stopped it for so long?</p><p><br></p><p>For 3.5 million years, humans and our ancestors were stuck in the Stone Age until 10,000 years ago we finally broke out of it and all manner of inventions was let loose.</p><p><br></p><p>We study tribal life across the world from anthropological records and archeology of the stone age to reconstruct the lifestyle of our ancestors and the forces against them. From personal pressures to global currents, we trace the blocks on human development. The answers hold many insights for today when we think about innovation, technology and how to make progress..</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>What were we busy with for 97% of our existence?</li><li>Why were we so slow at innovating?</li><li>How did we eventually overcome these fundamental forces?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is ground zero as we begin our expedition through history and the creation of our modern world.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT</strong></p><p>This show is an independent podcast on a mission to document the most important inventions in history in chronological order. We hope you join us for the ride to learn how the world changes and inspire you to build the future of technology.</p><p><br></p><p>It is written, recorded, re-recorded, rewritten and re-re-recorded entirely by Sam Webster Harris.</p><p>(He also makes the music.)</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more or contact the show - <a href=\"https://iGmlPi.short.gy/change-world\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ChangeTheWorldPod.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Designs were crafted by Francisca Correia (Available to hire)</p><p>Podcast strategy from Jeremy Enns (<a href=\"https://iGmlPi.short.gy/Jeremy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Available to hire</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>BOOKS</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://iGmlPi.short.gy/world-yesterday\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The World Until Yesterday: What we can learn from traditional societies - Jared Diamond</a></p><p>An overview of the world last uncontacted tribes and their ways of live compared to today.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://iGmlPi.short.gy/snakes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes: Life and language in the Amazonia jungle - Daniel L. Everett</a></p><p>Astonishing experiences and discoveries by missionary Daniel Everett in the Amazon jungle in 1977</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS:</strong></p><p>00:00 The Hand Axe Conundrum</p><p>01:53 Episode Goals</p><p>03:45 #1 - SURVIVAL</p><p>04:21 Energy requirements</p><p>06:30 Time Scarcity</p><p>08:59 Risk and Psychological Safety</p><p>11:17 #2 - CULTURE</p><p>12:41 Why people hate new ideas</p><p>15:25 The Grandmother Hypothesis</p><p>16:21 Widowhood statistics</p><p>17:46 Kaulong Tribe Widow killing</p><p>19:27 Catalhayuk - 1000 years of stasis</p><p>20:36 #3 - KNOWLEDGE</p><p>22:42 Losing knowledge</p><p>24:04 Maths</p><p>24:52 Communication and Language</p><p>25:53 Ice Age Picasso Paradox</p><p>27:06 #4 - MOBILITY CONSTRAINTS</p><p>28:05 Nomadism</p><p>30:22 Racism, war, and travel complications</p><p>32:07 Trade Issues</p><p>34:02 Feasting examples</p><p>35:51 #5 - POPULATION DENSITY</p><p>37:27 Evolution of Multicellular Life</p><p>39:54 Dunbars Number</p><p>41:25 Mortality Rates</p><p>42:46 Systems Feedback effects</p><p>44:31 LESSONS - How we beat the locks</p><p>48:00 Conclusion - Innovation isn't about Geniuses</p><p>50:50 What can you do</p>","author_name":"How To Change The World | Sam Webster Harris"}