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Discussion Thread 🐘 Tuesday 26 August 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 day ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Today I am listening to Jared Diamond, Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis

It is interesting so far. 👍The author uses 7 countries as examples on how individuals, societies and countries cope in extreme situations.

[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

I love his book Collapse - How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed. Really really thought provoking. Wasn't so impressed with Upheaval, but still interesting.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 22 hours ago

I will read that one next time. 👍