The World Until Yesterday
by Jared Diamond
What traditional societies can teach about child-rearing, elders, danger, health and language. Diamond's most personal and practical book.
Read it if…
you want perspective on modern life from older ways.
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Skip it if…
you want his grand theories.
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Three things you will actually use
- Constructive paranoia about repeated small risks.
- Elders have roles.
- Multilingualism matters.
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Read the chapter on constructive paranoia.
Our verdict
Lessons from traditional societies.
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