Are We the Soviets? A Reply to Niall Ferguson
The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast
Decline of the United States in the New Cold War
The chapter analyzes Niall Ferguson's argument about the weakening of the United States in the new Cold War, drawing parallels to the decline of the Soviet Union. Various perspectives are provided, critiquing Ferguson's analogy and emphasizing the differences in technological advancements and freedom of speech that distinguish America from late Soviet Russia. The importance of ideas and values in promoting prosperity and combating moral crises is highlighted in the discussion.
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