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The Absence of Truth and Transparency in Leadership During Crisis
2:22:58 - 2:34:07 (11:08)
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the importance of truth and transparency in leadership during a crisis, particularly in the current moment of democracy crisis in the US, which includes the drone strike on a family in Kabul during the US's exit from Afghanistan.
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Right-wing politicians in Germany are using the military defeat in Afghanistan to their advantage by presenting themselves as the party who will defend against Afghans in domestic German elections, which can lead to the mobilization of disillusioned veterans in the name of right-wing fascist politics as seen in interwar Europe.
2:22:58 - 2:26:07 (03:09)
Summary
Right-wing politicians in Germany are using the military defeat in Afghanistan to their advantage by presenting themselves as the party who will defend against Afghans in domestic German elections, which can lead to the mobilization of disillusioned veterans in the name of right-wing fascist politics as seen in interwar Europe.
ChapterThe Absence of Truth and Transparency in Leadership During Crisis
Episode#244 – Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The absence of truth and transparency in leadership results in a lack of trust and general mistrust of government, authority and institutions, as demonstrated by the recent drone strike in Kabul which killed an entire family, mostly consisting of children.
2:26:07 - 2:28:47 (02:40)
Summary
The absence of truth and transparency in leadership results in a lack of trust and general mistrust of government, authority and institutions, as demonstrated by the recent drone strike in Kabul which killed an entire family, mostly consisting of children. However, the internet seems to hate inauthenticity and holds the potential for increasing transparency in leadership.
ChapterThe Absence of Truth and Transparency in Leadership During Crisis
Episode#244 – Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the speaker discusses the lack of accountability in the US government's response to drone strikes and the disconnect between language used by officials and the reality on the ground.
2:28:47 - 2:30:57 (02:09)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses the lack of accountability in the US government's response to drone strikes and the disconnect between language used by officials and the reality on the ground.
ChapterThe Absence of Truth and Transparency in Leadership During Crisis
Episode#244 – Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The use of literature, film, and poetry can help individuals reimagine security and expand their understanding of the topic.
2:30:57 - 2:34:07 (03:10)
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The use of literature, film, and poetry can help individuals reimagine security and expand their understanding of the topic. It is important for the security apparatus to have the imagination to think outside the box in order to prevent past mistakes and inspire courage when faced with new challenges.