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586. How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives?

Freakonomics Radio

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Historical Perspective on Vienna's Diaspora and Intellectual Influence

This chapter contrasts the experiences of Vienna and Berlin's Jewish populations during the Nazi era, focusing on the swift oppression faced by Viennese Jews leading to a mass exodus. The diaspora that emerged from this exodus significantly impacted America, with notable figures like sociologist Paul Lazarsfeld establishing their influence in the United States.

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