
The Collapse of the Soviet Empire – Epi-3579
The Survival Podcast
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The Rise and Fall of Soviet Communism
This chapter explores the historical context of the Soviet Union's collapse, reflecting on personal experiences from the 1980s. It discusses the complexities of communism, its failures in economic planning, and the challenges of sustaining an imperial regime. Additionally, the chapter contrasts the inefficiencies of central planning with the dynamic responsiveness of market systems, highlighting lessons learned during recent scarcity events.
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