EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 39 MIN
During the industrial revolution
from Pomodoro Breaks · host Panigrahi Nirma
Why are some nations rich while others stay poor? This captivating collection explores the hidden gears of global prosperity through Joel Mokyr's visionary ideas. Journey from the dark history of French witch trials and sovereign bankruptcies to the daring invention of the airplane and the reality of child labor. By examining how institutions, culture, and human cleverness collided, these experts reveal the true forces that built the modern world and transformed human history.
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