How the Enlightenment Works

The podcast discusses the impact and contributions of the Enlightenment, including the shift towards reason, the dominance of the will of the people, and economic changes. It explores philosopher John Locke's concept of the tabula rasa and Voltaire's salons. The podcast also examines the threat the Enlightenment posed to the monarchy and church, and its global impact. Additionally, it delves into the emphasis on arts, science, and economics during the Enlightenment and the link between prion disease and mad cow disease.