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Its a combination of both, says Ferguson

Documentary makers in the United States, particularly, like to represent World War II as a kind of morality play.

Niall Ferguson believes that if we destroy human civilization, we certainly destroy history.

All of history is the history of empires.

There ought to be…

The stars, heroes and villains of the 20th century.

Ferguson talks about getting through the chaos of information.

Ferguson communes with the dead.

Growing up nationalist.

We have to work closely with our allies to fight terrorism effectively.

Adelman talks about why he loves the Aspen Ideas festival.

Bring the future into the present and motivate.

The Mozarts, the Beethovens, the Shakespeares.

Adelman believes it is crucial to reward those that innovate.

We need to do more to preserve intellectual property rights, Adelman says.

Spin less and treat other countries with respect.

It’s simply a question of integrity.

They overlap consistently, says Adelman.

When things don’t go right, it’s okay to change the equation.

George W. Bush and Henry V present a striking parallel.

We should have turned it over to a small group of Iraqis, or one capable figurehead, Adelman says.

The Bush administration bungled the occupation of Iraq just as they did responding to Hurricane Katrina.

Al Qaeda and Saddam Hussein’s active WMD program were a double threat that we needed to address with force, Adelman says.

Adelman believes it must be dealt with seriously and forcefully.

Teaching Shakespeare the way it was meant to be taught: on DVD.

Adelman hopes that we have moved beyond social engineering.

Adelman finds nature and art to be more inspiring than a synagogue.

People want to perfect complex subjects more than easy subjects.

Adelman loves “Hamlet” for its simplicity and depth, though tthere’s nothing quite like “King Lear.”

Wonderful works of art.