<p>In this episode, we examine the social and cultural costs of Peter the Great’s modernization push. We discuss who benefited and who resisted.</p>

In this episode, we examine the social and cultural costs of Peter the Great’s modernization push. We discuss who benefited and who resisted.

The Cost of Progress Under Peter the Great

This is the ultimate audio encyclopedia of human thought. In each live episode, three top academics race against the clock to unpack a single subject—be it the Battle of Salamis, the concept of Zero, or Shakespeare’s sonnets.

Known for its unapologetic intellect, the show refuses to "dumb down" its content. Instead, it offers a fast-paced, high-stakes seminar where experts debate the nuance of how ideas have evolved over centuries. It is essential listening for anyone wanting to connect the dots between science, philosophy, and historical events.

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This is the ultimate audio encyclopedia of human thought. In each live episode, three top academics race against the clock to unpack a single subject—be it the Battle of Salamis, the concept of Zero, or Shakespeare’s sonnets. Known for its unapologetic intellect, the show refuses to "dumb down" its content. Instead, it offers a fast-paced, high-stakes seminar where experts debate the nuance of how ideas have evolved over centuries. It is essential listening for anyone wanting to connect the dots between science, philosophy, and historical events.

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