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Finding Humanity in Writing during Challenging Times
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the importance of finding meaning and humanity in life, especially during difficult times, and how writing about personal experiences can help achieve that. The example of Shawshank Redemption is also discussed.
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Despite being surrounded by inhumane conditions, the interviewee found a way to find joy and persevere by running every day, playing chess, reading two books a week, and listening to others' stories.
1:33:32 - 1:34:28 (00:55)
Summary
Despite being surrounded by inhumane conditions, the interviewee found a way to find joy and persevere by running every day, playing chess, reading two books a week, and listening to others' stories.
ChapterFinding Humanity in Writing during Challenging Times
Episode#199 – Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast talks about how people who get used to the system in the prison after spending so many years there, become institutionalized and dependent on the rituals and orders.
1:34:28 - 1:35:38 (01:09)
Summary
The podcast talks about how people who get used to the system in the prison after spending so many years there, become institutionalized and dependent on the rituals and orders.
ChapterFinding Humanity in Writing during Challenging Times
Episode#199 – Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker describes his experience of living in prison, including a description of his living quarters and his job as a cook for 16 years.
1:35:38 - 1:37:53 (02:15)
Summary
The speaker describes his experience of living in prison, including a description of his living quarters and his job as a cook for 16 years.