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State Corruption and Torture Techniques
40:21 - 45:07 (04:45)
The conversation revolves around state corruption and its effects on society. The speaker highlights the history of torture techniques and shows how they have been adapted by different countries.
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Language is a tool that can evoke deep emotions in people, and yet it can also be used for basic communication.
40:21 - 41:08 (00:46)
Summary
Language is a tool that can evoke deep emotions in people, and yet it can also be used for basic communication. No one is forced to use a particular language, but lingua francas often emerge, such as Latin in the scientific community.
ChapterState Corruption and Torture Techniques
Episode#128 – Michael Malice: Anarchy, Democracy, Libertarianism, Love, and Trolling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the host discusses how language is one of humanity's most miraculous achievements while also being anarchic, and how platforms like Urban Dictionary help in creating new language, syntax, and jargon that offers a sufficient level of stability and dynamic flexibility.
41:08 - 42:32 (01:23)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses how language is one of humanity's most miraculous achievements while also being anarchic, and how platforms like Urban Dictionary help in creating new language, syntax, and jargon that offers a sufficient level of stability and dynamic flexibility.
ChapterState Corruption and Torture Techniques
Episode#128 – Michael Malice: Anarchy, Democracy, Libertarianism, Love, and Trolling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host draws parallels between state corruption and pool rules, discussing how both involve a set of predetermined rules that individuals agree to follow.
42:32 - 44:26 (01:53)
Summary
The podcast host draws parallels between state corruption and pool rules, discussing how both involve a set of predetermined rules that individuals agree to follow. The host touches on examples of state corruption and how it can borrow from past techniques used in totalitarian states, while pool rules serve as reminders for expected behavior.
ChapterState Corruption and Torture Techniques
Episode#128 – Michael Malice: Anarchy, Democracy, Libertarianism, Love, and Trolling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode discusses the cruelty of Stalin and his henchmen during the purge, including their tactics of accusing and torturing individuals until they confess to crimes they may not have committed.
44:26 - 45:07 (00:41)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the cruelty of Stalin and his henchmen during the purge, including their tactics of accusing and torturing individuals until they confess to crimes they may not have committed.