Enlightenment's Shadow
Pankaj uncovers Adam Smith's doubts about Western progress, paralleling the Buddha's perspective on human ambition. He reflects on how India and America missed the lessons of Europe's 20th-century turmoil, revealing a historical innocence in their pursuit of economic growth.In this clip
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