Chapter

Publishing Verified Information
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1:50:49 - 1:54:09 (03:19)

The speaker emphasizes the importance of verifying information and researching through the internet as something written on the internet is often perceived as a fact. The speaker mentions a book that is going to be published after thoroughly checking every fact in it.

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The guest speaker shares their experience with North Korea’s attempts to character assassinate them, including hacking Sony and reaching out to Penguin to stop the publication of their book.
1:50:49 - 1:51:57 (01:07)
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North Korea
Summary

The guest speaker shares their experience with North Korea’s attempts to character assassinate them, including hacking Sony and reaching out to Penguin to stop the publication of their book.

Chapter
Publishing Verified Information
Episode
#196 – Yeonmi Park: North Korea
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
In the age of the internet, anyone can start a blog and write negative things about someone without consequences.
1:51:58 - 1:53:03 (01:05)
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Character Assassination
Summary

In the age of the internet, anyone can start a blog and write negative things about someone without consequences. The viral aspect of calling someone a fraud or a liar can spread easily, and it's a dark side of human nature to want to destroy those who are rising up.

Chapter
Publishing Verified Information
Episode
#196 – Yeonmi Park: North Korea
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The rapid dissemination of news through social media can offer some protection against assassination attempts, however, it cannot alleviate the threat completely, and censorship can ultimately suppress outrage over an attempt.
1:53:03 - 1:54:09 (01:05)
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Social Media
Summary

The rapid dissemination of news through social media can offer some protection against assassination attempts, however, it cannot alleviate the threat completely, and censorship can ultimately suppress outrage over an attempt.

Chapter
Publishing Verified Information
Episode
#196 – Yeonmi Park: North Korea
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast