Chapter
Birth Certificate Mix-Up
1:57:47 - 2:05:30 (07:43)
After calling the registrar's office to get a copy of his birth certificate, the speaker received a copy stamped "deceased" instead. He finds humor in the situation and shares his story as a secret to happiness.
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The first few years in a new country can be difficult, especially when trying to acquire necessary documents and fitting in socially.
1:57:47 - 2:00:05 (02:18)
Summary
The first few years in a new country can be difficult, especially when trying to acquire necessary documents and fitting in socially. However, these challenges can also provide opportunities to listen and learn from others.
ChapterBirth Certificate Mix-Up
Episode#301 – Jack Barsky: KGB Spy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares a humorous story about how he yelled at the office registrar in California for not sending his birth certificate, only to receive a copy stamped with " deceased".
2:00:05 - 2:03:16 (03:10)
Summary
The speaker shares a humorous story about how he yelled at the office registrar in California for not sending his birth certificate, only to receive a copy stamped with " deceased".
ChapterBirth Certificate Mix-Up
Episode#301 – Jack Barsky: KGB Spy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares their story of how they escaped to Canada and narrowly avoided being caught, and also talks about how the experience helped prepare them for living in the United States.
2:03:16 - 2:04:30 (01:14)
Summary
The speaker shares their story of how they escaped to Canada and narrowly avoided being caught, and also talks about how the experience helped prepare them for living in the United States.
ChapterBirth Certificate Mix-Up
Episode#301 – Jack Barsky: KGB Spy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the confusing route of their Swiss Air flight from Mexico City to Canada that had a stopover in Chicago, questioning the reasoning behind it.
2:04:30 - 2:05:30 (00:59)
Summary
The speaker discusses the confusing route of their Swiss Air flight from Mexico City to Canada that had a stopover in Chicago, questioning the reasoning behind it.