Chapter

The Decision to Go to War: Counting the Costs
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08:50 - 14:46 (05:56)

Exploring the reasoning behind a side's decision to go to war, even when they know they are likely to lose and many lives will be lost, and the possibility of the underdog succeeding against all odds.

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The decision to go to war usually involves the possibility of death and loss, but sometimes it seems to be necessary for obtaining resources or defending against an enemy.
08:50 - 11:45 (02:54)
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War
Summary

The decision to go to war usually involves the possibility of death and loss, but sometimes it seems to be necessary for obtaining resources or defending against an enemy. It is crucial to remember the toll war takes on people's lives.

Chapter
The Decision to Go to War: Counting the Costs
Episode
#608: Signal Over Noise with Noah Feldman — The War in Ukraine (Recap and Predictions), The Machiavelli of Maryland, Best Books to Understand Geopolitics, The Battles for Free Speech on Social Media, Metaverse Challenges, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The paradox of fighting wars you can't win is that sometimes your dignity and pride matter enough to sacrifice your life, even when you know you're going to lose.
11:45 - 14:46 (03:01)
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War
Summary

The paradox of fighting wars you can't win is that sometimes your dignity and pride matter enough to sacrifice your life, even when you know you're going to lose. An example of this is how lower income individuals who buy lottery tickets are often made fun of but may do so as a way to preserve their dignity and pride.

Chapter
The Decision to Go to War: Counting the Costs
Episode
#608: Signal Over Noise with Noah Feldman — The War in Ukraine (Recap and Predictions), The Machiavelli of Maryland, Best Books to Understand Geopolitics, The Battles for Free Speech on Social Media, Metaverse Challenges, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show