What caused the Islamic Revival? Podcast with Jared Rubin

Professor Jared Rubin has authored two superb books, “Rulers, Religion and Riches” and “How the World Became Rich”. He joined my podcast, “Rocking Our Priors”

We discuss:

• Why did the Middle East Fall Behind?

• Was the Printing Press really Banned?

• What about Geography?

• What caused the shift to Scriptural Literalism?

• Why the reverence for Religious Authorities?

• What explains the Rise and Decline of Sufism?

• How important was Wahhabism and Saudi Petrodollars?

• Why were Liberalising Reforms Short-Lived?

• What Caused Religious Revival?

• Why has Digital Technology been More Disruptive in MENA?

• The Meiji Restoration

• What’s Constraining Middle East Economic Growth?

Watch on YouTube, listen on Spotify or iTunes, or read the full transcript below.