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In a tempestuous narrative that sweeps across five continents and seven centuries, this book explains how a succession of catastrophes—from the devastating Black Death of 1350 through the coming climate crisis of 2050—has produced a relentless succession of rising empires and fading world orders.

If you think you are you, think again. Primate Change is a wide-ranging, polemical look at how and why the human body has changed since humankind first got up on two feet. Spanning the entirety of human history - from primate to transhuman - Vybarr Cregan-Reid's book investigates where we came from, who we are today and how modern technology will change us beyond recognition.

Human history mirrors the history of climate change. Human origins, for example, can be traced to five million years ago when the climate of East Africa became progressively hotter and drier. This caused the lush tropical jungles to disappear and be replaced by arid plains and savannahs. Our pre-human ancestors learned to exploit those new ecosystems by gathering the seed-bearing grasses, nuts, and tubers that thrived in these semi-arid conditions. Also, by foraging in the heat of the day, proto-humans could minimize unwelcome contact with nocturnal predators.

For centuries China's code of behavior was incomprehensible to Westerners, whom the Chinese viewed as irredeemable barbarians. Presenting historical events with an immediacy that makes you feel as if you were there, Hahn takes listeners through isolationist China's difficult and often costly adaptations to the invasions of Western "foreign devils".

The history of the Great Warming of a half millennium ago suggests that we may yet be underestimating the power of climate change to disrupt our lives todayand our vulnerability to drought, writes Fagan, is the silent elephant in the room.

This clearly written and engrossing book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from 1400 to the present. Unlike most studies, which assume that the "rise of the West" is the story of the coming of the modern world, this history, drawing upon new scholarship on Asia, Africa, and the New World, constructs a story in which those parts of the world play major roles.

Lots of people want to change the world. But how does change happen? Join Matthew Sheffield and his guests as they explore larger trends and intersections in politics, religion, technology, and media. plus.flux.community

Every law tells a story—of movements that demanded change, crises that forced action, and compromises that shaped a nation.100 Laws That Shaped America is a podcast from Hakivo, the AI-powered civic engagement platform that turns dense legislative text into clear, listenable audio briefings.Each episode unpacks one of the 100 most consequential pieces of US legislation from 1900 to 2000: the debates behind them, the provisions within them, and the legacy they left.Produced using AI voice generation technology, this series brings Hakivo's mission to life—making democracy understandable, one...

Join us as we delve into the transformative journey of William Morris, the renowned artist and poet who, in the 1880s, left behind the Liberal Party to champion the Socialist cause. Morris passionately shared his vision across the nation‚Aîfrom bustling street corners to intimate working mens clubs and grand lecture halls. In Signs of Change, a compelling collection of his speeches and writings first published in 1888, he explores profound themes such as the essence of socialism, the nature of work, and the emergence of capitalism and waste. This insightful anthology, narrated by Deborah ...

Columbus Day is series exploring one of America's most debated holidays. Episode one traces Christopher Columbus from fifteenth century explorer to American icon, revealing how Italian Americans championed his legacy to claim their place in society. Episode two examines the holiday's golden age, from massive parades to school pageants, when Columbus Day meant pride, patriotism, and belonging. Episode three confronts the reckoning, exploring how Indigenous voices, historical scholarship, and cultural shifts transformed the celebration into controversy. Host Alex Calder guides listeners through ...

In Change Is Possible, public health legend William H. Foege and five coauthors chronicle the failures and successes of global health through the modern age, including the massive impacts of colonialism, religious groups, philanthropies, politics, NGOs, and more. Foege, who has served in local, national, and international public health contexts is uniquely qualified to reflect on the history of global health. He and his Rollins School of Public Health coauthors explain why colonialism has been the greatest disaster for global health, whereas military medicine may have been its greatest asset.

The Winds of Change podcast is centered on the people, places, history, and stories of Wyoming. We talk about identity, community, land, change and what it means to thrive in the state. How does someone identify with wide spaces and big personalities in small towns? Listen to folks from across our state share their connection to Wyoming and home. Or others who are pining for opportunities to invite change. And still, there are many voices who welcome the challenge. Making a life here means persistence. Some families have been here for generations and stay true, heads held high, through the ...

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 human progress and society. On the way, uncovering the nerdy stories and fun facts behind world-changing inventions and the mental models that drive systemic change.Each episode is a deep dive into ...

Society thrives through progress, and that progress comes from individuals who dare to make a difference. In this series, we dive deep into the lives of changemakers who are shaping the world for the better. Join us as we explore their journeys, uncover their motivations, and learn how their efforts are creating a brighter, more positive future for all.

From the beginning of time, music has been used to build community and empower people. Music is a strong force that has led movements; marched influential changemakers and innovators to rhythms that have shaped the world. In the 21st century, music continues to play a pivotal role in inspiring positive change and moving people to tackle some of the biggest social issues of our times.

Historian Philip Jenkins draws out the complex relationship between religion and climate change. He asserts that the religious movements and ideas that emerge from climate shocks often last for many decades, and even become a familiar part of the religious landscape. By stirring conflicts and provoking persecutions that defined themselves in religious terms, changes in climate have redrawn the world's religious maps, and created the global concentrations of believers as we know them today.

In February 2023, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled the state's school funding formula unconstitutional. This historic ruling underscores the need to re-examine approaches to school funding, especially when grappling with long-standing educational disparities across and within school districts.This podcast series explores the tangible impacts of this ruling by speaking with students, service providers, and educators in the Philadelphia area.This podcast is a production of AERA's Division L Graduate Student Council. In particular, Neisha Terry Young and Michaela Pernetti led the way. ...

"We think about how others want us to live instead of making choices that make us happy."

Sensational Stories of Science in the age of climate change! A23a: The Colossal Iceberg's Unfathomable Journey In the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean, a colossal iceberg named A23a embarked on an extraordinary odyssey, captivating the world with its sheer size and resilience. Calving from the Antarctic ice shelf in 1986, this behemoth of frozen water, measuring an astonishing 170 miles long and 50 miles wide, found itself stranded in the Weddell Sea, a frigid realm of icy solitude. For decades, A23a remained tethered to the seafloor, a solitary sentinel amidst the tumultuous waters. Its ...

The Winds of Change podcast is centered on the people, places, history, and stories of Wyoming. We talk about identity, community, land, change and what it means to thrive in the state. How does someone identify with wide spaces and big personalities in small towns? Listen to folks from across our state share their connection to Wyoming and home. Or others who are pining for opportunities to invite change. And still, there are many voices who welcome the challenge. Making a life here means persistence. Some families have been here for generations and stay true, heads held high, through the ...