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Critical Mass

How One Thing Leads to Another
Summary:

The book explores the application of physics concepts, particularly statistical mechanics, to understand the collective behavior of human societies and economic systems. It delves into how individual actions can aggregate into large-scale phenomena, drawing parallels between physical systems and social dynamics.

Key points:

1. Phase Transitions: Ball relates phase transitions in physics, like liquid turning into gas, to sudden societal changes where collective behavior can trigger a new social structure.

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