Podcasts that mention 📚 Power and Progress by Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson

World War I illustrates what happens when a small group of supposed experts makes disastrous decisions, as highlighted in Simon Johnson and Daron Acemoglu's book 'Power and Progress,' which offers examples of how decisions taken with certain technologies have had unforeseen consequences for generations, both positive and negative.

In the podcast, host Adam Davidson discusses a book titled 'Power and Progress,' co-authored by Simon Johnson and Daron Acemoglu. He highlights how the book illustrates the long-term impacts of technological decisions made during significant historical events like World War I, detailing both the positive and negative consequences.

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