Global trade, technological disruption, geopolitical tensions, and climate change are reshaping our interconnected world. But the forces behind today's challenges have evolved over thousands of years. How did we get here, and what can history teach us about where we're headed?
In Ages of Globalization, Columbia University Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs takes you on a journey through seven ages of globalization, from the Paleolithic era to the Digital Age. Explore how geography, technology, and institutions have shaped human civilization, fueled progress, and driven conflict and inequality throughout history. Through historical examples, influential thinkers, and lectures filmed at iconic sites such as the Roman Forum and the Great Wall of China, you'll examine the rise and fall of empires, the expansion of global trade, and the evolution of political and economic systems. You'll connect these historical developments to today's shifting global order, from the emergence of a multipolar world to the challenges of climate change, sustainable development, and international cooperation.
The course combines self-paced online learning with two live online sessions with Professor Sachs.
