EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 1H 5M
334. Principles of Economics Lecture 18: Civilization
· host Dr. Saifedean Ammous
The final lecture of Principles of Economics makes the case for civilization, how it emerges when reason restrains instinct & lowers time preference, enabling capital accumulation & division of labor, increasing peace & prosperity over generations, & how it can collapse.Get all course notes and slides on https://saifedean.com/poecourse
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The final lecture of Principles of Economics makes the case for civilization, how it emerges when reason restrains instinct & lowers time preference, enabling capital accumulation & division of labor, increasing peace & prosperity over generations, & how it can collapse. Get all course notes and slides on https://saifedean.com/poecourse
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