<ul><li>Wild animals forage with the goal of getting as many calories as possible for as little effort as possible to survive and reproduce.</li><li>Organizations and cultures create complex systems to amplify opportunities and search for energy.</li><li>Energy investment in various forms, including profit, drives societies and economies.</li><li>Complexity arises as societies try to maximize returns on energy investments.</li><li>Efficiency in energy investments varies, with examples like beans being more efficient than beef.</li><li>As organizations become too complex, they lose efficiency and struggle to coordinate effectively.</li><li>The energy yield curves in society are influenced by advancements such as the computer chip and AI.</li><li>Society faces challenges of complexity and diminishing energy returns, particularly in food, learning, and power sectors.</li><li>EROI (energy return on investment) is crucial for determining the viability of energy sources.</li><li>The potential of AI and renewable energy sources offers hope for increased efficiency and value extraction.</li></ul>

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