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Intoxicating Belief in What's Good for Society
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The writer of Ender's Game, Orson Scott Card, believed in the utopia that communism would bring, which can be intoxicating when others share the same beliefs. This can even lead to self-reflection when reading fictional stories.
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The euphoria of believing in an idea of what's good for society can lead to dangerous ideologies, as seen with communism and Stalin's belief he was creating a utopia for all.
34:35 - 36:57 (02:21)
Ideology
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The euphoria of believing in an idea of what's good for society can lead to dangerous ideologies, as seen with communism and Stalin's belief he was creating a utopia for all.
ChapterIntoxicating Belief in What's Good for Society
Episode#125 – Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The hosts talk about the book Dune and its impact on pop culture, as well as its influence on science fiction in general.
36:58 - 39:43 (02:45)
Dune
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The hosts talk about the book Dune and its impact on pop culture, as well as its influence on science fiction in general. They mention that it is often considered the greatest sci-fi book of all time, and share personal anecdotes related to the book.