Chapter
The Faux Universalism of Communism as a Mask for Nationalism.
6:02:23 - 6:06:50 (04:27)
The idea of communism as a universal, inclusive ideology was actually a disguise for Russian nationalism. This is illustrated in the way that Russian speakers were privileged in Eastern Europe and the Baltics, similar to the way Hitler's ideology could have gained more support if constructed differently.
Clips
The podcast discusses the biographers of communist leaders such as John Reed, Edgar Snow, Herbert Matthews, and David Halberstam, who had an affinity for promoting propaganda of these leaders, including Lenin, Mao, Castro, and Ho Chi Minh.
6:02:23 - 6:03:13 (00:49)
Summary
The podcast discusses the biographers of communist leaders such as John Reed, Edgar Snow, Herbert Matthews, and David Halberstam, who had an affinity for promoting propaganda of these leaders, including Lenin, Mao, Castro, and Ho Chi Minh.
ChapterThe Faux Universalism of Communism as a Mask for Nationalism.
Episode#331 – Balaji Srinivasan: How to Fix Government, Twitter, Science, and the FDA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this segment, the host discusses The New York Times' tendency to promote far-left individuals while painting Nazis as pure evil.
6:03:13 - 6:05:25 (02:12)
Summary
In this segment, the host discusses The New York Times' tendency to promote far-left individuals while painting Nazis as pure evil. The bias is highlighted through the publication's headlines on Hitler and Stalin.
ChapterThe Faux Universalism of Communism as a Mask for Nationalism.
Episode#331 – Balaji Srinivasan: How to Fix Government, Twitter, Science, and the FDA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of universalism was often used as a front for Soviet or Russian nationalism, with privileges given to Russian speakers.
6:05:25 - 6:06:50 (01:25)
Summary
The idea of universalism was often used as a front for Soviet or Russian nationalism, with privileges given to Russian speakers. In contrast, Hitler's ideology labeled the Slavs as inferior to the Aryans, while China and Japan have also emphasized their own superiority at times.