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The Historical Significance of Slavery and Gun Ownership in America
30:45 - 37:42 (06:57)
This podcast episode touches on the historical implications of slavery and gun ownership in America. The host discusses the expansion of slavery into new territories and the potential consequences of giving guns to the entire populace during a time of war.
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At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, rifles were given to the entire populace, and crime decreased.
30:45 - 34:24 (03:39)
Summary
At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, rifles were given to the entire populace, and crime decreased. This is surprising, given the likelihood of an increase in robberies and assaults, especially in a country with a historical issue of corruption.
ChapterThe Historical Significance of Slavery and Gun Ownership in America
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The election of Abraham Lincoln was largely based on a plurality of states that were anti-slavery or anti-expansion of slavery, rather than a majority.
34:24 - 36:09 (01:44)
Summary
The election of Abraham Lincoln was largely based on a plurality of states that were anti-slavery or anti-expansion of slavery, rather than a majority. The main issue of the time was the expansion of slavery into new territories, which remains relevant today with modern debates on practices like factory farming.
ChapterThe Historical Significance of Slavery and Gun Ownership in America
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A discussion about the history of slavery in human civilization and how Abraham Lincoln's views evolved over time, with a focus on his desire to stop the spread of slavery rather than eliminate it altogether.
36:09 - 37:42 (01:32)
Summary
A discussion about the history of slavery in human civilization and how Abraham Lincoln's views evolved over time, with a focus on his desire to stop the spread of slavery rather than eliminate it altogether.