Jiang says the next video will preview three classes: Secret History of the World, Great Books, and Game Theory.
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Jiang says the next video will preview three classes: Secret History of the World, Great Books, and Game Theory.
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The Western Roman Empire's end in 476 was not immediately understood as an end by people still imagining Roman continuity, after which civil wars led toward the Holy Roman Empire, Vikings, Abbasids, Mongols, and Renaissance.
The next lecture is previewed as Zoroastrianism, whose merger with the Bible under Persian imperial conditions will create ideas that become the basis of Christianity.
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"It's gonna be a really interesting class. I'm really looking forward to teaching it. I'm really looking forward to sharing with you. I'll also..."
"But I want to say something. But I first want to introduce these ideas to you. It's really important that you understand the difference..."
"But when he's deposed, people don't understand the Roman Empire has come to an end. Okay? Because the people who are still in charge..."
"And this will mark a new beginning in world history. Okay? So, I just want to explain to you what we'll be doing. We..."
"Okay? Any more questions? Are you guys clear about this? Okay. So we'll continue the Bible next class. And next class we will look..."
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