In this first episode of the Idea List Podcast, I explore the reasons we as a species tend to repeat our worst mistakes- wars, genocide, slavery, things of that nature. I also put forward the key idea I believe we need to adopt if we are ever going to break out of this cycle.
The outro music is "The Wax Philosophers" by Deku, from the 2014 album "Escapism": https://deku.bandcamp.com/track/the-wax-philosophers