The Laws of Nature: 3 Rules from History for the Success of Any Organism, Idea, Or Technology

About this episode

Why do some ideas and technologies proliferate across history, whilst others die painfully? Innovations aren't just bound by the laws of Physics, but also the powerful laws of Nature and Biology. In the "Lessons of History", Will and Ariel Durant propose the 3 Laws of Biology. Extending on the work of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution with a lens of human history. They explain the rules that govern life on earth and how it applies to humanity. In this episode, Sam extends the concept whilst also explaining a brief history of life on Earth whilst he's at it. In it, you'll learn the fundamental rules of competition, selection and reproduction that govern the success of any organism, idea or technology. We'll explore • Why did Julius Caesar care so much about fertility rates? • Your secret past life as the most epic dinosaur, the Supersaurus • What causes unbridled Capitalism or Communism to fail • Is equality even good thing? And if so what do we do about it... Come away with key mental models for understanding the future of innovation, technology and humanity. ABOUT How to Change the World is an independent podcast on a mission to document the entire history of inno