Lessons from history for a better future | Roman Krznaric

EPISODE · Feb 26, 2025 · 13 MIN

Lessons from history for a better future | Roman Krznaric

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How can the lessons of the past help us navigate the turbulence of the present and future? Social philosopher Roman Krznaric explores why history isn’t just a record of what’s gone wrong — it’s also full of solutions, resilience and radical hope. From Edo Japan’s circular economy to the peaceful coexistence of cultures in medieval Spain, he reveals why looking backward can actually help us move forward.

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