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Why 95% of Erasmus' Work Is Ignored (And Why It Matters Today)
Erasmus is a name you know—but do you really know him? In this deep dive, we uncover the shocking truth: over 95% of his writings are unread, even by scholars. Drawing from the 1986 Colloque érasmien de Liège, led by Jean-Pierre Massaut, we explore how Erasmus' ideas were weaponized by the printing press, twisted by allies and enemies, and nearly erased by history. From his secret Vatican betrayals to his radical views on marriage and peace, we reveal why this 16th-century thinker's struggle with polarization, misinformation, and censorship mirrors our own digital age. If you want to understand how information wars work—then and now—this is a must-watch.
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