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Reflections on the Holocaust and Blindly Following Leaders
07:22 - 19:14 (11:52)
The speaker reflects on the Holocaust and how people can follow leaders blindly. They mention the irony of many Jewish people being persecuted despite being some of the best scientists and how it's fascinating that people can follow leaders with pride and love of their country.
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The speaker discusses how people can become blindly devoted to leaders and the importance of acknowledging one's ancestry, even if they may have been notorious in history.
07:22 - 16:20 (08:58)
leadership, ancestry, blind devotion
Summary
The speaker discusses how people can become blindly devoted to leaders and the importance of acknowledging one's ancestry, even if they may have been notorious in history.
ChapterReflections on the Holocaust and Blindly Following Leaders
Episode#230 – Kelsi Sheren: War, Artillery, PTSD, and Love
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The treatment of Jews during WWII was horrific, with many of them being murdered and put in camps, despite many of them being highly skilled and intelligent.
16:20 - 19:14 (02:53)
WWII
Summary
The treatment of Jews during WWII was horrific, with many of them being murdered and put in camps, despite many of them being highly skilled and intelligent. This raises the question of whether similar attitudes and behaviors exist today.