Chapter
Reconsidering Historical Atrocities
1:50:16 - 2:01:40 (11:23)
The possibility of Britain staying out of World War I and Germany winning was considered as a means of avoiding atrocities of the 20th century. The decision of the UK cabinet to go to war during World War II also raises questions about whether or not different decisions could have prevented atrocities.
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The Black Death marked a time of unimaginable horror, with flagellant orders and blame of Jewish communities as mortality rates reached 30-50% in some areas across Eurasia.
1:50:16 - 1:52:39 (02:22)
Summary
The Black Death marked a time of unimaginable horror, with flagellant orders and blame of Jewish communities as mortality rates reached 30-50% in some areas across Eurasia.
ChapterReconsidering Historical Atrocities
Episode#239 – Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker ponders on the key moments in the 20th century that could have changed the course of history and avoid some of the atrocities committed, particularly in World War II, when a liberal cabinet decided to go to war, despite the majority being disinclined to do so, and wonders if the world would be better off if Britain stayed out of WWI and Germany won.
1:52:39 - 1:55:35 (02:55)
Summary
The speaker ponders on the key moments in the 20th century that could have changed the course of history and avoid some of the atrocities committed, particularly in World War II, when a liberal cabinet decided to go to war, despite the majority being disinclined to do so, and wonders if the world would be better off if Britain stayed out of WWI and Germany won.
ChapterReconsidering Historical Atrocities
Episode#239 – Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The failure of Britain to prevent Germany from winning the war in Europe could have been avoided if conscription was introduced 10 years before and if they had a significant land army, deterring the German invasion.
1:55:35 - 1:59:59 (04:23)
Summary
The failure of Britain to prevent Germany from winning the war in Europe could have been avoided if conscription was introduced 10 years before and if they had a significant land army, deterring the German invasion. Woodrow Wilson attempted but failed to intervene and broker peace in 1916, as the war was extended for a further two years with an escalating death toll due to the greater industrial capacity of the armies. The left of the Labour Party, who split to become the independent Labour Party in 1914, advocated for Britain to stay out of the war.
ChapterReconsidering Historical Atrocities
Episode#239 – Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the speaker discusses events in history that could have prevented the rise of totalitarian states, such as British non-intervention and the Russian provisional government being more ruthless towards the Bolsheviks.
1:59:59 - 2:01:40 (01:41)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses events in history that could have prevented the rise of totalitarian states, such as British non-intervention and the Russian provisional government being more ruthless towards the Bolsheviks.