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Analysis of "The 1990s Vision of the Future" Books
01:14 - 08:04 (06:50)
From the mid-1980s to the early 2000s, many authors wrote books about what would happen after the Cold War. One of the most famous, which claimed that America would face off against drug cartels, made sweeping statements based on weak evidence.
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This podcast episode discusses the predictions made by a famous academic statesman about the post-Cold War world.
01:14 - 04:39 (03:24)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the predictions made by a famous academic statesman about the post-Cold War world. He predicted that the conflict would be between Western values and Islam.
ChapterAnalysis of "The 1990s Vision of the Future" Books
EpisodeThe Clash of Civilizations
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The podcast discusses how cultural symbols like flags, crosses, and head coverings play a significant role in our identities and can be used for both positive and negative purposes.
04:39 - 08:04 (03:25)
Summary
The podcast discusses how cultural symbols like flags, crosses, and head coverings play a significant role in our identities and can be used for both positive and negative purposes. The host notes how Robert D. Kaplan, in his book "The Coming Anarchy," uses examples of flags and their display to illustrate cultural division and conflict in different societies.