The Ascent of Humanity
by Charles Eisenstein · first published 2007
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The Ascent of Humanity: Civilization and the Human Sense of Self by Charles Eisenstein
on “Ask HN: Which non-fiction books had the biggest impact on you?” ↗I think you're generally along the right lines. I can offer a different explanation. Most of my own thesis comes from reading Eisenstein's "Ascent of Humanity", though I've put a little of my spin on it. The basis of civilization - the good and the bad - comes down to our concepts of money and property. I'm only going to speak of the bad here. Money earns…
on “Ask HN: do entrepreneurs serve as pawns for economic development?” ↗The ascent of humanity Sorry, but Eisenstein's (the author of that book) ideas are bunk. He is just a guy on the net with opinions, which in itself is inoffensive. But they are terribly researched, economically laughable…
on “Ask HN: do entrepreneurs serve as pawns for economic development?” ↗…the variety of different jobs, and the skills they require. This book highlights the changes in the structures and cultures of work and analyses their impact on the working lives of employees. * "The Ascent of Humanity: Civilization and the Human Sense of Self" by Charles Eisenstein (1 mention) * Summary: This book explores the history and future of civilization from a unique perspective. It hypothesizes that human…
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