We have performed a simulation based on the book Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond in class. The simulation is intended to help you understand some of the main concepts from the book, and hopefully help you see that there are explanations for differences in technological level between cultures other than racist or ethnocentric arguments. I hope looking at Guns, Germs, and Steel has helped you to understand these differences from a less biased viewpoint!
Here is the Simulation Presentation:
Guns, Germs, And Steel - Simulation Presentation
And here are the handouts we used in class, just in case they might help you:
Guns, Germs, & Steel - Region Specific Lifeforms Sheets
Guns, Germs, & Steel - Simulation Worksheet
As always, feel free to ask me if you have any questions or concerns!
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