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About 50% of the time throughout human history? We've been making constant progress for a very short time.
Widespread famine happened in Europe as recently as the late 19th century, and all it took was one or two cold summers.
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About 50% of the time throughout human history? We've been making constant progress for a very short time.
Widespread famine happened in Europe as recently as the late 19th century, and all it took was one or two cold summers.