AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
UnHerd with Freddie Sayers
Jonathan Sumption: War, Lockdowns and Lessons from the Past
Oct 21, 2023
01:06:28
Snipd AI
Former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption discusses war's influence on societies, the erosion of liberalism, the European Court of Human Rights, migration's impact on the nation state, and the UK's prospects in weathering future declines.
Read more
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- War played a significant role in shaping nations and societies throughout history, serving as the origin of the state and a means to settle disputes.
- Joan of Arc's remarkable role in the Hundred Years' War showcases the fascination and influence of influential figures throughout history.
Deep dives
The importance of war in creating and shaping the state
War is crucial in the formation and development of the state, serving as the origin of the state and a means to settle disputes. It shaped societies and forced the organization and allocation of resources. In the past, war was seen as the normal way of resolving conflicts, and victories were celebrated. While modern sentiments consider war as disastrous, it is essential to understand its historical significance in shaping nations and societies.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode