Chapter
The Challenges of Interviewing Scientologists
15:12 - 20:49 (05:36)
The Church of Scientology's representatives can't be transparent and authentic during interviews covering some prohibited topics like Leah Remini, Lisa McPherson or Zinu, which is a challenge for interviewers looking to have serious conversations that still man their case but better.
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The speaker argues that in order to understand how charismatic leaders like Hitler gain followers, we must empathize with how their supporters view them as great figures, rather than simply mock or criticize their ideas.
15:12 - 17:45 (02:33)
Charismatic leadership
Summary
The speaker argues that in order to understand how charismatic leaders like Hitler gain followers, we must empathize with how their supporters view them as great figures, rather than simply mock or criticize their ideas.
ChapterThe Challenges of Interviewing Scientologists
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Investigative journalists can uncover uncomfortable truths by asking difficult questions in long-form interviews, as point out in this podcast episode discussing the Church of Scientology.
17:45 - 20:49 (03:03)
Investigative Journalism
Summary
Investigative journalists can uncover uncomfortable truths by asking difficult questions in long-form interviews, as point out in this podcast episode discussing the Church of Scientology.