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Author and senior editor at The Economist, Richard Cockett, dives into Vienna's intellectual legacy, discussing its influence on music, philosophy, and economics. The podcast traces Vienna's journey from a Golden Age to the shadow of Nazi influence, exploring the impact of Viennese diaspora on American life and their contributions to modern business practices and consumer culture.
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- Vienna's intellectuals influenced multiple fields, from sociology to psychology, contributing to modern ideas.
- Viennese diaspora defended liberal values, combating nationalism and fascism to uphold fundamental principles.
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Vienna's Influence on Modern Civilization
Vienna's intellectual culture and educational worldview produced a plethora of great thinkers and doers across various fields. The Viennese diaspora, especially in the United States, made significant contributions, such as the founder of modern empirical sociology, Paul Lazarsfeld. Their impact extended to the defense of liberal capitalism during the Cold War, where they wrote foundational pieces against communism and socialism. The Viennese applied psychology to various aspects of life, influencing architecture, marketing, and economics.
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