Current book:
Guns Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond

This week's portions: Part 1
0. Prologue
1. Up to the Starting Line
2. A Natural Experiment
3. Collision at Cajamarca

PLEASE READ THE PORTIONS BEFORE ATTENDING. If you are unable to read the portions before attending, please join us next week after having read all assigned portions.

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What is this book about?
I don't think this one needs an introduction.

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How do I prepare?
Just read the chapters and show up. Attendees are encouraged to read actively (bit.ly/2JXZ7pS) and feel free to post any additional resources you find (especially ones that challenge the author) in the comments.

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PLEASE READ THE PORTIONS BEFORE ATTENDING. If you are unable to read the portions before attending, please join us next week after having read all assigned portions.

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