Jared Diamond
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Guns, Germs, and Steel
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Geographic luck played a significant role in shaping the fates of societies.
Writing, as a form of technology, has had profound impacts on human societies.
The spread of germs and diseases had a profound impact on human societies.
History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves.
The arrival of Europeans in the Americas was not an inevitable event, but rather a contingent one shaped by many factors.
The interplay of guns, germs, and steel determined the fates of human societies.
The domestication of animals and plants was a key factor in the success of societies.
Epidemic diseases shaped the destinies of human societies throughout history.
Technology is a key factor in determining the success of a civilization.