Chapter

The Dangers of Extremes in Politics
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1:15:22 - 1:23:23 (08:01)

The far left and far right extremes threaten the legitimacy of democratic rule of law institutions and capitalism, while normal left-right politics works within the constraints of these institutions to pursue redistribution or smaller government.

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The traditional left-right political spectrum allows for differing opinions on redistribution and government action, but issues arise with far left and far right extremists who reject capitalist and democratic institutions.
1:15:22 - 1:21:05 (05:43)
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Politics
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The traditional left-right political spectrum allows for differing opinions on redistribution and government action, but issues arise with far left and far right extremists who reject capitalist and democratic institutions.

Chapter
The Dangers of Extremes in Politics
Episode
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The lack of depth in understanding the human character in leadership is a critical issue in governance.
1:21:05 - 1:23:23 (02:18)
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Governance
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The lack of depth in understanding the human character in leadership is a critical issue in governance. In this podcast, economic expert Dambisa Moyo discusses investing in infrastructure, human capital and governance, and explores the not-so-socially-acceptable questions one could ask during conversations with leaders like Putin and Stalin.

Chapter
The Dangers of Extremes in Politics
Episode
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast