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The Fabric of Civilization
The Fabric of Civilization
History
Virginia Postrel on the history of textiles as the history of technology. Recommended by Marc Andreessen.
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Brianne Kimmel
Recommended by Brianne Kimmel for anyone interested in the creator economy.
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Marc Andreessen
“The story of technology is a story of human ingenuity, and nowhere is this more clear than in the story of textiles.”
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Matt Ridley
“A fascinating, surprising and beautifully written history of technology, economics, and culture, told through the thread of textiles, humanity's most indispensable artefacts. I loved it.”