Introduction to David Christian
What is Big History?
Traditional Origin Stories
Thresholds of Complexity
Early Universe Simplicity
Rearranging Ingredients for Complexity
The Eight Thresholds Explained
Human Thresholds and Impact
Big History vs AP World
Selecting Content in Teaching
Syllabus Design Challenges
Consequences of AP Changes
Negotiating History Scales
Tribal vs Global History
This Fleeting World Overview
Biosphere History Importance
Human Power and Risks
Climate Change Ignorance
Teaching Big History Impact
High School Syllabus Constraints
Organizing Units with Questions
Human History Overview
Fitting into Larger Story
Increasing Human Power
Keeping the Large Map
Australian History Significance
World Zones Concept
Creativity in Australia
Differences in World Zones
Why No Farming in Australia
Pacific Technologies Astonishment
Students' Big Questions
Closing Thanks

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