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Ideologies and the Army
In this episode, the speaker talks about different ideologies like democratic socialism, socialism, communism, Marxism, Leninism, etc., and how the fourth-largest army in the world is designed to fight its own people. He also makes a point that people's behavior is heavily influenced by the system they are exposed to.
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Humans are capable of both compassion and adaptability, making them unique as a species.
52:50 - 53:24 (00:33)
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Humans are capable of both compassion and adaptability, making them unique as a species. While it allows us to create advancements like the internet, it also means we are capable of causing harm.
ChapterIdeologies and the Army
Episode#196 – Yeonmi Park: North Korea
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The discussion touches on democratic socialism, the role of the army in countries with such ideologies, and the idea that different systems can change people's behavior based on the book "Animal Farm".
53:24 - 58:08 (04:44)
Summary
The discussion touches on democratic socialism, the role of the army in countries with such ideologies, and the idea that different systems can change people's behavior based on the book "Animal Farm".