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The Birth of Modernism and Violent Advocacy
13:21 - 19:50 (06:28)
In the late 19th century, modernist thinking allowed for intellectualism to flourish, and it was an exciting time for people to explore new ideas. However, advocating for violent actions could lead to disastrous consequences, as starting a fire could burn the house down.
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The rise of socialist movements in the late 19th century led to a debate about the role of free speech in advocating for political change, and concerns about violent attacks increased with the accessibility of bomb-making.
13:21 - 17:27 (04:05)
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The rise of socialist movements in the late 19th century led to a debate about the role of free speech in advocating for political change, and concerns about violent attacks increased with the accessibility of bomb-making.
ChapterThe Birth of Modernism and Violent Advocacy
Episode#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the birth of modernism and intellectualism as a class and draws parallels to contemporary times where people advocate for violent actions.
17:27 - 19:50 (02:23)
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The speaker reflects on the birth of modernism and intellectualism as a class and draws parallels to contemporary times where people advocate for violent actions. They caution against the dangers of violence, stating that it can often end up running the person using it rather than the desired outcome.