Fabric and Civilization ft. Virginia Postrel

<p>Virginia Postrel, author of The Fabric of Civilization, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation.  We discuss the history of cloths, textiles, and fabrics as detailed in her recent book, and why the history of fabrics is often the same thing as the history of technology.  We also discuss dynamic vs static attitudes toward the economy and society, the relationship between textiles and economic development, theories of how and why industrialization occurs, and the ins and outs of kidney donation.  It's hard to recap every subject we touch on, but this episode is definitely worth your time.</p> <p>Suggested reading:</p> <p> </p> <p>The Fabric of Civilization + references - <a href="https://vpostrel.com/the-fabric-of-civilization/references">https://vpostrel.com/the-fabric-of-civilization/references</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Here's Looking At You, Kidney - <a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/heres-looking-at-you-kidney/"> https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/heres-looking-at-you-kidney/</a></p> <p> </p> <div class="def"> <p>To make sure you hear every episode, join our Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/neoliberalproject">https://www.patreon.com/neoliberalproject</a>. Patrons get access to exclusive bonus episodes, our sticker-of-the-month club, and our insider Slack.  Become a supporter today!</p> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <p>Got questions for the Neoliberal Podcast?  Send them to mailbag@neoliberalproject.org</p> <div class="def"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 gOTaOa sc-1di2uql-0 gbusdU"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 gOTaOa sc-1di2uql-0 gbusdU"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD euuNpB"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD eeqOQk"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD jmnkot"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div> <div> <div class="sc-1di2uql-0 jVgHLt sc-1sp3zau-0 fdFQMz">Follow us at:</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div> <div> <div class="sc-1di2uql-0 jVgHLt sc-1sp3zau-0 fdFQMz"> <div class="def"><a href="https://twitter.com/ne0liberal">https://twitter.com/ne0liberal</a></div> <div class="def"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/neoliberalproject/">https://www.instagram.com/neoliberalproject/</a></div> <div class="def"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930401007051265/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930401007051265/</a></div> <div class="def"> </div> <div class="def">Join a local chapter at</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="def"><a href="https://neoliberalproject.org/join">https://neoliberalproject.org/join</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="def"> </div>