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Walter Russell Mead on Innovation, Religion, and the State of the World

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Lessons from 20th Century Catastrophes

This chapter explores the profound lessons learned from the disasters of the 20th century, highlighting the dangers of utopian thinking that led to immense suffering. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing human imperfection and the ethical responsibilities that arise from understanding our flawed nature in the pursuit of high ideals.

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