If our ancestors could visit us and see how we live, what would shock them about modern life?We have incredible power and wealth, but there are trades that we have unconsciously made as a collective on the road to these. Chris asks, if viewed from a distance, would we make these trades again?It is almost impossible to see modern life with any sense of clear perspective, but Chris takes on the challenge of finding some trades that we might wish to reconsider in retrospect. The place for the people you love most, how we connect to the natural world, protecting our cognition and many other such small topics to easily cover off - all in under 30 minutes!Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Milestones02:00 We Deleted the Night Sky05:46 Divorce from the Natural World10:59 Skill Erosion15:53 The Impact of Modern Living on Well-being19:20 Fragmented Units19:49 The Growth of the State22:48 The Consequences of Convenience26:01 Designed To Break - Impossible To Fix28:29 Thanks Patrons!

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