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209 | Brad DeLong on Why the 20th Century Fell Short of Utopia

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Exploring the Long 20th Century: Economics, Ideologies, and the Quest for Utopia

This chapter explores the 'long 20th century' from 1870 to 2010, focusing on economic and social changes amid the tensions between capitalism and social democracy. It critically examines the failures to achieve a utopian society despite advancements, reflecting on the complexities of progress and inequality.

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