The Persistence of Bad Ideas
John Gray and Russ Roberts discuss the persistence of bad ideas and practices throughout history, drawing parallels between torture and enhanced interrogation, slavery and human trafficking, and socialism and forced labor. They highlight the danger of turning a blind eye to history and the potential consequences of embracing illusions and false beliefs.In this clip
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