The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course History of Science

The video explores the Age of Exploration, highlighting the exchange of people, plants, animals, and ideas between Europe and the Americas. It discusses technological and political changes in Europe that spurred exploration, the limited role of scientific thought in these voyages, and the impact of the Columbian Exchange. The video also examines the economic and social consequences of exploration, including the spread of diseases and the resulting demographic changes. It concludes with a discussion on colonization, knowledge production, and the philosophical questions that arose from these historical events.

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