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How to Approach Controversial Figures in Conversation
1:29:16 - 1:33:38 (04:21)
There is a fine line between engaging in conversation with controversial figures and avoiding being manipulated by them. The key is to approach with a love for humanity and avoid those with malicious intent.
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The best way to approach controversial figures like Alex Jones or topics you don't agree with is to take a relative value trade approach and decide which parts you are "long" on and which parts you are "short" on.
1:29:16 - 1:30:22 (01:05)
Summary
The best way to approach controversial figures like Alex Jones or topics you don't agree with is to take a relative value trade approach and decide which parts you are "long" on and which parts you are "short" on. It's important for reporters to be able to acknowledge both the good and bad actions of public figures in order to truly report the news objectively.
ChapterHow to Approach Controversial Figures in Conversation
Episode#163 – Eric Weinstein: Difficult Conversations, Freedom of Speech, and Physics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The responsibility to lead by example in public discourse is to acknowledge the fact that public discourse lacks a level of depth and nuance, and to avoid manipulating the conversation for personal gain.
1:30:22 - 1:32:42 (02:20)
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The responsibility to lead by example in public discourse is to acknowledge the fact that public discourse lacks a level of depth and nuance, and to avoid manipulating the conversation for personal gain. It is important to have conversations with people who hold differing views, so long as the conversation is not an attempt at manipulation.
ChapterHow to Approach Controversial Figures in Conversation
Episode#163 – Eric Weinstein: Difficult Conversations, Freedom of Speech, and Physics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this conversation, Lex Fridman and Eric Weinstein discuss speech as manipulation, the importance of respecting common humanity, and when it is necessary to intervene against bad behavior.
1:32:42 - 1:33:38 (00:55)
Summary
In this conversation, Lex Fridman and Eric Weinstein discuss speech as manipulation, the importance of respecting common humanity, and when it is necessary to intervene against bad behavior.