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Government Responsiveness to People's Needs
2:04:58 - 2:19:12 (14:13)
The government being slow to respond to changing needs and the existence of corruption can make it difficult to view it as truly representative of the people, but a system of checks and balances is necessary to prevent it from running amok. While bureaucracy can slow things down, it is also responsible for providing safe medicine, water, buildings and cars.
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The episode discusses the importance of democracy and institutions to prevent corruption, inefficiencies, and famine.
2:04:58 - 2:12:11 (07:12)
Summary
The episode discusses the importance of democracy and institutions to prevent corruption, inefficiencies, and famine.
ChapterGovernment Responsiveness to People's Needs
Episode#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The alternative media voices in the US reveal the corrupt practices of the government, from politicians wasting money to family members getting rich because of relationships with Congress members.
2:12:11 - 2:14:56 (02:44)
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The alternative media voices in the US reveal the corrupt practices of the government, from politicians wasting money to family members getting rich because of relationships with Congress members. People have a misconception that politicians only care about winning the elections, but they actually don't care about responding to the people's needs.
ChapterGovernment Responsiveness to People's Needs
Episode#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the nuances of polling and how public opinion can vary depending on the wording and context of the question.
2:14:57 - 2:19:12 (04:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses the nuances of polling and how public opinion can vary depending on the wording and context of the question. They also touch on the controversial topic of government manipulation of public opinion.