Chapter
The Core Ideas That Influence Our Policies
1:35:08 - 1:45:33 (10:24)
The concepts we hold on to, such as social security, universal basic income, and resource allocation, influence our policies and are fundamentally different than those of the Soviet Union. When making decisions, it's essential to consider whether they show evidence of making things better or worse, especially concerning ideologies that have led to atrocities committed under communism.
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In both relationship and policymaking contexts, it's important to make decisions based on evidence of whether you're making things better or worse.
1:35:08 - 1:36:22 (01:14)
Summary
In both relationship and policymaking contexts, it's important to make decisions based on evidence of whether you're making things better or worse. It's crucial to seek input from others, as sometimes those closest to the situation may not have the clearest perspective.
ChapterThe Core Ideas That Influence Our Policies
Episode#180 – Jeremi Suri: History of American Power
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The fear of communism in the 1950s and the atrocities it caused led to the belief that capitalism and democracy were the best ways of life, however, it is important to remember that capitalism played a role in shaping the society we have today.
1:36:22 - 1:41:30 (05:07)
Summary
The fear of communism in the 1950s and the atrocities it caused led to the belief that capitalism and democracy were the best ways of life, however, it is important to remember that capitalism played a role in shaping the society we have today.
ChapterThe Core Ideas That Influence Our Policies
Episode#180 – Jeremi Suri: History of American Power
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode discusses how the Cold War influenced American political discussions on social security, universal basic income, resource allocation, and taxation policies, shaping the core ideas that still remain today.
1:41:30 - 1:45:33 (04:03)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how the Cold War influenced American political discussions on social security, universal basic income, resource allocation, and taxation policies, shaping the core ideas that still remain today.