Why Civilizations Collapse

Why do some civilizations survive while other collapse? Can we learn to adapt to new environments as our climate changes? Today we are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning polymath Jared Diamond, who has dedicated his life to understanding the seismic forces that explain human history, and Stephen Barber, strategic advisor to the Pictet Group and Chair of the Prix Pictet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How can we understand and improve the modern world? Join our discussion programme exploring new ideas and global trends from Pictet Group, one of Europe's leading independent investment managers, where we hear from leading experts share ideas and insights considering a plethora of fields to push intellectual frontiers. The show is a collaboration between Pictet, and How To Academy, London’s leading public forum for sharing big thinking.