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The transcript discusses a French case from the 19th century involving a peasant named PROBL, highlighting Kafkaesque notions of power and regulations. It includes an interview with a Chinese journalist who compares the oppressive conditions to those in northern China under a Maoist regime. The speaker expresses interest in how the book resonates with different audiences globally.

What is the main theme associated with the French case involving PROBL?

• The rise of democracy

• The arbitrary nature of power

• Economic prosperity

• Technological advancement

In the interview with the Chinese journalist, what historical regime is the oppressive atmosphere compared to?

• The Maoist regime

• The British Monarchy

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Roman Empire

What does the Chinese journalist compare the conditions of the crafters to?

• Peasants in northern China

• Industrial workers in Europe

• Farmers in South America

• Merchants in the Middle East

What is the author curious about regarding the book's international reception?

• How it will be translated

• How it will resonate with different audiences

• How it will be priced

• How it will be marketed

What aspect of the book does the author hope to explore as it reaches a global audience?

• The book's sales figures

• The book's cover design

• The meanings different audiences bring to it

• The book's length