Quick Thoughts on Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy

Tim Harford, Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy, Riverhead Books 2017 (Hardcover) ISBN: =”0735216134”

My Review 4/5

Quick light read overview of the threads of humanity through the lens of specific inventions. More specifically constellations of inventions. Ie paper plus printing press equals fiat money.

Fun and interesting. Would recommend.

Date Read

2020/11/08

Date Added

2020/11/08

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