Historian Niall Ferguson has studied Western empires such as the United Kingdom and the United States. PragerU CEO @realtalkwithmarissa and Professor Ferguson discuss how recent world occurrences bear resemblance to historical events that foreshadowed global conflicts. Is the U.S. an empire in decline? Is another world war inevitable? Professor Ferguson shares his perspective.
00:00 Welcome to Real Talk
00:36 Does History Repeat Itself?
05:42 The Thucydides Trial & U.S.-China Relations
08:01 Reasons for Going to War
10:10 Being Lied to about History
15:13 World War II Claims
16:35 Where Should You Do Your Research?
21:24 What Needs to Be Taught in American Schools?
27:38 Reasons behind the Great Divergence
34:46 Do We Still Teach the Killer Apps?
39:22 How Do We Change Course?
43:17 Family’s Impact on Society
46:00 Niall’s Religious Background
49:52 How Should We Summarize Today as History?
53:57 World War III
56:50 Advice for President Trump
1:01:06 Be Awake, Not Woke
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