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Flaws of our Democratic Institutions
02:15 - 11:22 (09:07)
This podcast discusses the flaws present in democratic institutions in the United States with a particular emphasis on flaws of exclusion. The speaker highlights how conversation through podcasts can help achieve greater intellectual intimacy and overcome these flaws.
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The appreciation of the beauty of the human experience is grounded in the chaos, unpredictability, and mystery which is suffocated by getting perfect data and optimizing everything.
02:15 - 06:21 (04:06)
Summary
The appreciation of the beauty of the human experience is grounded in the chaos, unpredictability, and mystery which is suffocated by getting perfect data and optimizing everything. Talk therapy is a good way to explore the darker corners of the human mind.
ChapterFlaws of our Democratic Institutions
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The democratic institutions in the United States have flaws of exclusion, myths embedded in society, and a false reverence for institutions that need to be reformed.
06:21 - 09:28 (03:07)
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The democratic institutions in the United States have flaws of exclusion, myths embedded in society, and a false reverence for institutions that need to be reformed. While they have virtues and elements that improve society, acknowledging these flaws is necessary for reform and progress.
ChapterFlaws of our Democratic Institutions
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Rather than burning down flawed institutions to start anew, it is beneficial to use one's skills to work through the flaws of these institutions, as history has shown that this approach has a better record of success.
09:29 - 11:22 (01:52)
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Rather than burning down flawed institutions to start anew, it is beneficial to use one's skills to work through the flaws of these institutions, as history has shown that this approach has a better record of success.