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The Beauty in the Oppression
14:41 - 20:12 (05:31)
Despite the gradual decline and taking away of freedom, there were still moments of beauty in George Orwell's book, Animal Farm. The new animals that didn't know what life could be like brought hope within the suffering and oppression.
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The guest shares how reading books led to a personal awakening, beginning with his skepticism about what he was being told and culminating with his realization that not all Americans are "bastards", as he had been taught.
14:41 - 16:18 (01:37)
Personal Growth
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The guest shares how reading books led to a personal awakening, beginning with his skepticism about what he was being told and culminating with his realization that not all Americans are "bastards", as he had been taught.
ChapterThe Beauty in the Oppression
Episode#196 – Yeonmi Park: North Korea
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
"Animal Farm" illustrates the gradual rise of the pigs' control over the other animals, showcasing the loss of freedom and oppression.
16:19 - 20:12 (03:53)
Literature
Summary
"Animal Farm" illustrates the gradual rise of the pigs' control over the other animals, showcasing the loss of freedom and oppression. Despite this, the novel also highlights moments of beauty and hope within the struggle.