Civilization (Part 1)
Episode 1 | 1h 51m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
What led the West to be so influential? And how long will the West sustain its supremacy?
The two-part series examines Niall Ferguson's six principles of prosperity: Competition, Science, Modern Medicine, Democracy, Consumerism, and Work Ethic. The first part focuses on competition, science, and property, comparing the historical trajectories of the West, China (competition), the Middle East (science), and Latin America (property).
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Civilization (Part 1)
Episode 1 | 1h 51m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
The two-part series examines Niall Ferguson's six principles of prosperity: Competition, Science, Modern Medicine, Democracy, Consumerism, and Work Ethic. The first part focuses on competition, science, and property, comparing the historical trajectories of the West, China (competition), the Middle East (science), and Latin America (property).
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