Macro history is the history of non-reproducible systems. So what does this mean? A non-reproducible system is one in which there are too many variables to be easily reset and replayed from the beginning. It is history that is not directly amenable to a controlled experiment. On a very large scale, it is the history of humanity. With the introduction of document digitization, macro history can be more easily recorded and understood. This episode will cover the following: Recap of microhistory Micro history vs macro history Why our history is subjective Why better recordkeeping standards will improve innovation Why Big Data should really be called Big History Why citizens’ assemblies are a better way to govern How having a shared understanding of what is true impacts decision-making What are the key performance indicators of a country? What are the KPIs that drive business? If micro history and macro history were on a continuum, they would be on opposite sides. Macro history is the history we know more of, it’s a lot messier. More easily put, science progresses by taking phenomena formerly thought of as non-reproducible (and hence unpredictable) systems, isolating key variables, and turning them into reproducible (and hence predictable) systems. Science progresses through records management, something that has quickly improved in the digitized world. Why do recordkeeping and the scientific method lead to progress? Why is it important? What we know about history is from what we have recovered from what people have written down - an imperfect way of recording history. Today, we have digital documentation on an unprecedented scale, changing the way we record and recover information. Why do we want to measure this stuff? Optimizing market performance might be one answer, but if we start monitoring everything people do, where do we draw the line on privacy? Let us know what you think in the comments below! Subscribe for perks: https://www.networkstatepodcast.com/subscribe Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/networkstatepodcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review - Follow our hosts: Adrien Harrison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrien-harrison Raphael Benros: https://twitter.com/raphaelbenros?s=21&t=ASDnEGiKp0e4tc_FR2JUwg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only;  should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. For more details please see https://networkstatepodcast.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you're also interested in being a part of the conversation, please like, subscribe, comment, share, and rate the podcast!   Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive perks like our member community, deals on merch, and early access to other surprises :) VISIT: https://networkstatepodcast.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7skrNReA41oE7BFYVqpR5w APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-network-state-podcast/id1658822250

The scale of history is huge, the timeframe is long, and the measurements are often intentionally corrupted. After all, history is written by the winners, can be influenced by many factors, and needs to be verified. This verification comes through the analysis of historiography, which is the study of historical recordkeeping. It is important to look at history to understand these trajectories because history is a cryptic epic of twisting trajectories → 1) Cryptic because narrators are unreliable and often intentionally misleading 2) Epic because the timescales are so long that you have to consciously sample beyond your own experience and any human lifetime to see patterns 3) Twisting because there are curves, cycles, collapses, and non-straight patterns 4) Trajectories because history is ultimately about the time evolution of human beings How then, can one analyze the scope of history? As information becomes more available, what is the purpose of history? How do we hold nationstates accountable, using micro history? Why is denominating value so important? What do history and the stock market have in common? When we look at things beyond our own understanding, our own timeline - what infrastructure is being used? Why do we look at patterns in the first place? What other approaches should one take? Share your thoughts! Subscribe for perks: https://www.networkstatepodcast.com/subscribe Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/networkstatepodcast Leave a review and rating here: https://anchor.fm/network-state-podcast Resources: The Network State: https://thenetworkstate.com/ Balaji’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/balajis Balaji’s website: https://balajis.com/ STAY UPDATED: - Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/networkstatepod - Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/network-state-podcast/ - Find us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NetworkStatePodcast/ - Hosts: Adrien Harrison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrien-harrison Raphael Benros: https://twitter.com/raphaelbenros?s=21&t=ASDnEGiKp0e4tc_FR2JUwg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you're interested in being a part of the conversation, please like, subscribe, comment, share, and rate the podcast! Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive perks like our member community, deals on merch, and early access to other surprises :) VISIT: https://networkstatepodcast.com Love the episode? Leave a review and rating here: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7skrNReA41oE7BFYVqpR5w APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-network-state-podcast/id1658822250

Are leaders prioritizing the right metrics? Why does history matter for startups? There’s a lot to consider here. While many might argue that profit should be prioritized above all else, many also oppose this claim, suggesting that people’s happiness matters more than monetary value. This episode will cover our thoughts on the following topics: What makes a good leader? Is GDP the most important metric of a country? Should leaders care about morals? Should a company prioritize morals or profit? Does happiness play a role in the economy? Does happiness affect company profit? Should leaders prioritize happiness? Using history to learn how to be happy Making a good decision for the future If history is written by the victors, can we be sure that history offers us the answers we need to become better leaders? This episode discusses whether societies should focus on moral issues or on prioritizing monetary value. The happiness advantage states that the most important indicator of success should be the happiness metric. This is because leaders prioritizing happiness tend to see more profit and activity in their societies, as well as the mere emotional advantage that comes with being content. This is an interesting point since happier societies are also oftentimes more inclusive and welcoming societies. This means that we need to demand that the history we learn from is an inclusive history, a representative history, and one which shares a dynamic perspective, drawing on inclusive historical records, rather than a one-sided narrative. With this approach, there is no reason we cannot learn how to address any economic problem at hand. Subscribe for perks: https://www.networkstatepodcast.com/subscribe Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/networkstatepodcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://anchor.fm/network-state-podcast Resources: The Network State: https://thenetworkstate.com/ Balaji’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/balajis Balaji’s website: https://balajis.com/ STAY UPDATED: - Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/networkstatepod - Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/network-state-podcast/ - Find us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NetworkStatePodcast/ - Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/networkstatepodcast/ - Follow our hosts:  Adrien Harrison: https://linkedin.com/in/adrien-harrison Raphael Besnros: https://twitter.com/raphaelbenros?s=21&t=ASDnEGiKp0etc_FR2JUwg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors. For more details please see https://networkstatepodcast.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you're also interested in being a part of the conversation, please like, subscribe, comment, share, and rate the podcast! Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive perks like our member community, deals on merch, and early access to other surprises. :) VISIT: https://networkstatepodcast.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7skrNReA41oE7BFYVqpR5w APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-network-state-podcast/id1658822250