Chapter
Conversation with Stephen Kotkin on Russian and Soviet History.
00:00 - 03:25 (03:25)
Lex interviews Stephen Kotkin, a renowned historian of Russian and Soviet history, about his work and insights into the political and social systems that defined the region in the 20th century.
Clips
Professor Stephen Kotkin emphasizes the importance of historical knowledge for engineers and scientists who wield great power through technology in the 21st century.
00:00 - 01:59 (01:59)
Technology and History
Summary
Professor Stephen Kotkin emphasizes the importance of historical knowledge for engineers and scientists who wield great power through technology in the 21st century. This conversation with the Princeton historian explores the intersection of technology and history in shaping the tools of power in our civilization.
ChapterConversation with Stephen Kotkin on Russian and Soviet History.
EpisodeStephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Stephen Kotkin discusses with Lex Fridman the topic of power, its role in human society and whether all human beings crave it or not.
02:01 - 03:25 (01:24)
Power
Summary
Stephen Kotkin discusses with Lex Fridman the topic of power, its role in human society and whether all human beings crave it or not.