Chapter
Historical Context and Political Power
38:02 - 48:03 (10:00)
The rise of a small party with little popular support but significant power in certain cities was able to gain more support with the chaos of World War I and the revolution. In contrast, FDR's national popular appeals united working-class people by giving them a stake in the country's success.
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This podcast talks about how the Soviet Union gained popularity after World War I and how it was unable to adapt and cope with the changing economies, leading to its decline in the 1970s.
38:02 - 42:39 (04:36)
Summary
This podcast talks about how the Soviet Union gained popularity after World War I and how it was unable to adapt and cope with the changing economies, leading to its decline in the 1970s.
ChapterHistorical Context and Political Power
Episode#349 – Bhaskar Sunkara: The Case for Socialism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The appeal of utopian ideas can lead to both positive and negative consequences, as seen with leaders like FDR and history's great tyrants.
42:39 - 45:37 (02:58)
Summary
The appeal of utopian ideas can lead to both positive and negative consequences, as seen with leaders like FDR and history's great tyrants. Nationalisms often use lofty rhetoric to unite people and achieve their goals.
ChapterHistorical Context and Political Power
Episode#349 – Bhaskar Sunkara: The Case for Socialism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The scope of social democracy needs to be limited to ensure the state does not trample upon individual rights and justify hardship in the name of a collective destiny.
45:37 - 48:03 (02:25)
Summary
The scope of social democracy needs to be limited to ensure the state does not trample upon individual rights and justify hardship in the name of a collective destiny. However, social policies can coexist in a capitalist system as long as people have a say in the sacrifices they are asked to make and their fundamental rights are not taken away.