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Creating Better People through Culture
18:26 - 23:03 (04:36)
The concept of "new Soviet man" in the 20th century aimed to create an ideal, improved society through a singular vision of culture and proper behavior. This same concept can be seen today in the desire to create a better society through the shaping of values and behaviors.
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The story of a man who became a sensation in Soviet era Russia for his claims of developing high-yield seeds, but ended up being accused of fraud and imprisoned.
18:26 - 19:05 (00:39)
Summary
The story of a man who became a sensation in Soviet era Russia for his claims of developing high-yield seeds, but ended up being accused of fraud and imprisoned.
ChapterCreating Better People through Culture
EpisodePart One: The Russian Scientist Who Helped Kill 30 Million People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A former policy writer for Reagan's administration and head of nuclear policy, Ina Garten, opened a grocery store in the Hamptons which became successful leading to cookbooks and eventually becoming a Food Network personality.
19:05 - 20:32 (01:26)
Summary
A former policy writer for Reagan's administration and head of nuclear policy, Ina Garten, opened a grocery store in the Hamptons which became successful leading to cookbooks and eventually becoming a Food Network personality.
ChapterCreating Better People through Culture
EpisodePart One: The Russian Scientist Who Helped Kill 30 Million People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Soviet Union aimed to create a "new Soviet man" through their cultural and societal ideals, which required changing the very nature of individuals to fit their collective vision.
20:32 - 23:03 (02:30)
Summary
The Soviet Union aimed to create a "new Soviet man" through their cultural and societal ideals, which required changing the very nature of individuals to fit their collective vision.