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How to Invent Everything: Ryan North

How to Invent Everything: Ryan North

Update: 2023-03-01
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How would someone fare if they were dropped into a randomly chosen period in history? Would they have any relevant knowledge to share, or ability to invent crucial technologies given the period's constraints? Ryan North uses these hypothetical questions to explore the technological and implicit knowledge underpinning modern civilization, offering a practical guide of how one could rebuild civilization from the ground up.
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How to Invent Everything: Ryan North

How to Invent Everything: Ryan North

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