Chapter
Losing touch with Humanity.
1:42:23 - 1:51:58 (09:34)
The way government is structured leads to losing track of the connection to people, even for cops and people servicing the community, as they are not living among the people they serve. The continued burning of the kerosene exceeding the temperature caused the structural damage to the Trade Center to fail.
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Amidst the political game played by government officials, there is a severe disconnect from the basic humanity and the struggles of the people they serve.
1:42:23 - 1:45:15 (02:51)
Summary
Amidst the political game played by government officials, there is a severe disconnect from the basic humanity and the struggles of the people they serve. This disconnect, exacerbated by some officials who do not even live in their elected districts, is not shared by community servants who cannot depend on high-paying corporate positions post-career.
ChapterLosing touch with Humanity.
Episode#220 – Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The diesel, kerosene, and kerosene-based jet fuel exceeded the temperature needed for the steel in the World Trade Center to fail, causing the catastrophic event.
1:45:15 - 1:49:50 (04:34)
Summary
The diesel, kerosene, and kerosene-based jet fuel exceeded the temperature needed for the steel in the World Trade Center to fail, causing the catastrophic event. The generator within the complex containing a 25,000-gallon tank of diesel fuel continuously ran to keep the 911 system up and running in case of emergency.
ChapterLosing touch with Humanity.
Episode#220 – Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on his love for dogs and how we could learn from their behavior.
1:49:50 - 1:50:45 (00:55)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his love for dogs and how we could learn from their behavior. He believes dogs are a better species than people in many ways.
ChapterLosing touch with Humanity.
Episode#220 – Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The reasons why people believe in conspiracy theories may be due to a combination of a lack of belief in existing sources of authority, the ability of conspiracy theories to provide a sense of control and understanding in uncertain situations, and people having more free time to engage in these theories during times of crisis.
1:50:45 - 1:51:58 (01:12)
Summary
The reasons why people believe in conspiracy theories may be due to a combination of a lack of belief in existing sources of authority, the ability of conspiracy theories to provide a sense of control and understanding in uncertain situations, and people having more free time to engage in these theories during times of crisis.