
#675 - Niall Ferguson - The Shocking Lessons Of History Everyone Has Forgotten
Modern Wisdom
The Non-Linear Dynamics of History and Potential Transformation
This chapter explores the significance of historical narratives and the consequences of lost knowledge, particularly focusing on the Library of Alexandria. It draws analogies between Afghanistan's current challenges and Scotland's transformation in the 17th century, probing the potential for similar progress in today's world.
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