The Square and the Tower
Book
A book recommended by the speaker that argues hierarchical structures dominated decentralized networks for most of history.
Mentioned in 2 videos
Videos Mentioning The Square and the Tower
Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #239
Lex Fridman
Niall Ferguson's book arguing that big tech companies dominating the public sphere would lead to adverse effects, as seen in COVID-19 polarization.
Chapter 1: Freedom and Unfreedom: Lessons of the 20th Century | LFHSPBC
PolicyEd
A book recommended by the speaker that argues hierarchical structures dominated decentralized networks for most of history.