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The Cycle of Mistreatment in North Korea
29:58 - 33:56 (03:58)
The mistreatment of citizens in North Korea creates a cycle where people lose faith in their leaders, forcing those leaders to use more force to gain compliance, further eroding trust. As a result, leaders consolidate power and build allies to maintain control.
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Kim Il Sung's approach to religion in North Korea involved creating a new religion that would bypass the need for logic and understanding.
29:58 - 31:56 (01:58)
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Kim Il Sung's approach to religion in North Korea involved creating a new religion that would bypass the need for logic and understanding. He created a copy of the Bible that portrayed him and his family as gods, allowing for blind devotion and obedience from his followers.
ChapterThe Cycle of Mistreatment in North Korea
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
The misuse of power in relationships results in a cycle that decreases trust, increases the need for control, and leads to a decrease in confidence.
31:56 - 33:56 (02:00)
Summary
The misuse of power in relationships results in a cycle that decreases trust, increases the need for control, and leads to a decrease in confidence. When leaders rely on fear to gain control, they risk consolidating power and losing allies.