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"Joseph Tainter, our guest in this episode, is an anthropologist and historian. In 1988 he wrote a book called The [[Collapse of Complex Societies]] in which he argues that societies inevitably increase their inherent complexity, and, if and when the complexity becomes too “expensive” (diminishing returns), a society will collapse. In this episode, Joe explains his rationale and provides historic examples for collapse. We then discuss his theory relative today’s world, concluding with a not alltogether positive outlook." | "Joseph Tainter, our guest in this episode, is an anthropologist and historian. In 1988 he wrote a book called The [[Collapse of Complex Societies]] in which he argues that societies inevitably increase their inherent complexity, and, if and when the complexity becomes too “expensive” (diminishing returns), a society will collapse. In this episode, Joe explains his rationale and provides historic examples for collapse. We then discuss his theory relative today’s world, concluding with a not alltogether positive outlook." | ||
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Podcast via http://omegataupodcast.net/2015/10/184-societal-complexity-and-collapse/
Description
"Joseph Tainter, our guest in this episode, is an anthropologist and historian. In 1988 he wrote a book called The Collapse of Complex Societies in which he argues that societies inevitably increase their inherent complexity, and, if and when the complexity becomes too “expensive” (diminishing returns), a society will collapse. In this episode, Joe explains his rationale and provides historic examples for collapse. We then discuss his theory relative today’s world, concluding with a not alltogether positive outlook."