Published Jan 3, 2020
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #63
Renowned historian Stephen Kotkin delves into the intricacies of power by examining the reigns of Vladimir Putin and Joseph Stalin, exploring their psychological, structural, and ideological strategies. Kotkin highlights the historical challenges faced by capitalism, the resurgence of Russia's economy under Putin, and the persistent allure of communism.
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