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The Absurdity of Building too Many Monuments
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49:14 - 51:39 (02:24)

The podcast discusses the tendency of some nations to build a disproportionate amount of statues and monuments, often leading to negative consequences such as starving their citizens or destroying their homes.

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In this podcast episode, Niazov defines a nation as the transformation of human groups based on certain spiritual foundations and shaped materially by these same foundations.
49:14 - 49:50 (00:36)
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Nation
Summary

In this podcast episode, Niazov defines a nation as the transformation of human groups based on certain spiritual foundations and shaped materially by these same foundations. The concept of a nation also apparently requires 10 or more statues.

Chapter
The Absurdity of Building too Many Monuments
Episode
Part One: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The first president of Turkmenistan claimed that the Turkmen people invented robots, white wheat, and the wheel in their history.
49:50 - 50:21 (00:30)
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Turkmenistan
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The first president of Turkmenistan claimed that the Turkmen people invented robots, white wheat, and the wheel in their history.

Chapter
The Absurdity of Building too Many Monuments
Episode
Part One: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The speaker shares his thoughts on the Runama, explaining that he has not found any significant revelations about his place in the world but believes it can help prevent destructive behavior.
50:21 - 51:39 (01:18)
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Philosophy
Summary

The speaker shares his thoughts on the Runama, explaining that he has not found any significant revelations about his place in the world but believes it can help prevent destructive behavior.

Chapter
The Absurdity of Building too Many Monuments
Episode
Part One: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
Podcast
Behind the Bastards