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Episode 102: Robert D. Kaplan

The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly

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Tragic Thinking and the Complexity of the World

The speakers discuss the concept of tragic thinking and its importance in understanding the complexity of the world. They reflect on the significance of frivolous society and the figure of Trump, while acknowledging the vulnerability of American democracy. They also analyze the Biden administration's approach to the situation in Ukraine and the delicate balance of brinkmanship and concerns over nuclear weapons.

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