
Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris
Capsule Audio
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris
Audiobook Summary:
Have you ever wondered why our values about equality, violence, and hierarchy have dramatically shifted over time? In Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels, historian Ian Morris presents a powerful argument that the way societies capture energy shapes their core moral and social structures.
This audiobook is a capsule version of the original book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes. Journey through human history, from the egalitarian but violent world of hunter-gatherers to the hierarchical societies of farmers, and finally to the complex dynamics of our fossil-fuel-powered age. Discover how the energy we use dictates not only our economy but also our deepest-held beliefs about justice and social order.
The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. It explores the fascinating connection between energy systems and human values, offering a unique lens through which to understand our past, present, and future. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most.
This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start taking action right away. Understand the forces that have shaped civilizations and gain a clearer perspective on the challenges and opportunities of our own energy transition.
Duration - 14m.
Author - Capsule Audio.
Narrator - Digital Voice Chris E.
Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Brairwood Publishing LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Capsule Audio
Digital Voice Chris E
Brairwood Publishing LLC
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris Audiobook Summary: Have you ever wondered why our values about equality, violence, and hierarchy have dramatically shifted over time? In Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels, historian Ian Morris presents a powerful argument that the way societies capture energy shapes their core moral and social structures. This audiobook is a capsule version of the original book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes. Journey through human history, from the egalitarian but violent world of hunter-gatherers to the hierarchical societies of farmers, and finally to the complex dynamics of our fossil-fuel-powered age. Discover how the energy we use dictates not only our economy but also our deepest-held beliefs about justice and social order. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. It explores the fascinating connection between energy systems and human values, offering a unique lens through which to understand our past, present, and future. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start taking action right away. Understand the forces that have shaped civilizations and gain a clearer perspective on the challenges and opportunities of our own energy transition. Duration - 14m. Author - Capsule Audio. Narrator - Digital Voice Chris E. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Brairwood Publishing LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Chapter 1: Each Age Gets the Thought It Needs
Duration:00:01:14
Chapter 2: Foragers
Duration:00:01:15
Chapter 3: Farmers
Duration:00:01:20
Chapter 4: Fossil Fuels
Duration:00:01:08
Chapter 5: The Evolution of Values: Biology, Culture, and the Shape of Things to Come
Duration:00:01:28
Chapter 6: On the Ideology of Imagining that Each Age Gets the Thought It Needs
Duration:00:01:33
Chapter 7: But What Was It Really Like? The Limitations of Measuring Historical Values
Duration:00:01:21
Chapter 8: Eternal Values, Evolving Values, and the Value of the Self
Duration:00:01:24
Chapter 9: When the Lights Go Out: Human Values After the Collapse of Civilization
Duration:00:01:24
Chapter 10: My Correct Views on Everything
Duration:00:01:30
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:25