This show was launched at the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. We discussed the unprecedented changes caused by the coronavirus with various thought leaders and industry insiders. The show helped us understand and navigate the changes going on around us.
These are all key elements for the direction of my new show - "How to Change the World" - The history and future of Innovation.
On my new show I tell the chronological history of innovation:
If you want to journey through the creation of our modern society from tree dwelling apes to technology wielding sapiens, you can find the new show wherever you get your podcasts.
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HOST
The host Samuel Webster Harris is a UK-born Biologist, Psychologist and entrepreneur. He is not related to the US-based philosopher Samuel Benjamin Harris and does not claim to be.
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This show was launched at the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. We discussed the unprecedented changes caused by the coronavirus with various thought leaders and industry insiders. The show helped us understand and navigate the changes going on around us.
These are all key elements for the direction of my new show - "How to Change the World" - The history and future of Innovation.
On my new show I tell the chronological history of innovation:
If you want to journey through the creation of our modern society from tree dwelling apes to technology wielding sapiens, you can find the new show wherever you get your podcasts.
Out now:
Can't find it on your player?
This is the RSS feed - https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/682b3b86696b5d1232d698a8
HOST
The host Samuel Webster Harris is a UK-born Biologist, Psychologist and entrepreneur. He is not related to the US-based philosopher Samuel Benjamin Harris and does not claim to be.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How humans stopped relying on evolution and became the controllers of their own destiny.
In this episode of 'How to Change the World,' Sam Webster Harris discusses the profound impact of fire on the evolution and societal development of humanity. From transforming our bodies and brains to influencing gender roles and social structures, fire has fundamentally reshaped our way of life. Harris delves into the historical, biological, and cultural significance of fire, exploring how it has served as a tool for cooking, safety, and community building. Tune in to discover how fire drove early human innovations and set the stage for future technological advancements.
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If you enjoy the episode and want more, Sam has launched his new show - "How to Change the World: The History of Innovation".
Chronologically studying every world-changing event in order and how they build upon themselves up to today.
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As we peer into the future, sometimes the best strategy is to look back into the past. The further and deeper we look, the more comprehensive our understanding of how technology and invention can shape the future.
The world's greatest minds didn't just innovate by accident. They studied the great thinkers before them and built upon their work. If you want to achieve greatness or understand what's going on around us, this podcast is your guide.
Chapters
00:00Introduction: Who is in control
03:51 The Role of Fire in Civilization
04:31 Fire's Impact on Predators and Prey
06:36 First Fire - 500 million years ago
10:00 Humans and fire - ~2 million years ago
12:12 The Discovery of Fire
13:44 When did we discover Fire
14:25 Stadium of Grandmothers
15:28 Fire's Influence on Human Biology
17:59 Fire and Human Digestion
20:18 Light and Campfires
22:27 Mealtimes
23:35 Fire's Role in Human Birth and Survival
25:26 Why Only Humans Mastered Fire
27:57 Fire, Social Structures & Gender Roles
29:00 Wrap up and subscribe to How to Change the World
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