Chapter
The Importance of Language and Building Relationships to Understand Lived Experience
1:56:17 - 2:04:23 (08:06)
Learning a foreign language can open up our minds to new perspectives and ways of perceiving the world, increasing empathy and understanding of different lived experiences. Building relationships with interesting individuals, rather than solely seeking out powerful individuals, can also broaden our understanding and insight.
Clips
A big novel about the cycles of life and the challenges of adjusting to the world around you, centered on a family in Lübeck, Northern Germany during the 19th century.
1:56:17 - 1:57:57 (01:39)
Summary
A big novel about the cycles of life and the challenges of adjusting to the world around you, centered on a family in Lübeck, Northern Germany during the 19th century.
ChapterThe Importance of Language and Building Relationships to Understand Lived Experience
Episode#180 – Jeremi Suri: History of American Power
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode highlights how language and culture are intertwined and how different languages and vocabulary can shape our perceptions of the world.
1:57:57 - 2:01:46 (03:48)
Summary
This episode highlights how language and culture are intertwined and how different languages and vocabulary can shape our perceptions of the world. It also raises the question of how the English language lacks certain tools to show respect, compared to other languages like German.
ChapterThe Importance of Language and Building Relationships to Understand Lived Experience
Episode#180 – Jeremi Suri: History of American Power
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The key to professional success is building strong relationships with people who are interesting, passionate, and talented, not just those who are powerful.
2:01:46 - 2:04:23 (02:37)
Summary
The key to professional success is building strong relationships with people who are interesting, passionate, and talented, not just those who are powerful. By pursuing your passions and working with those who share them, you can create opportunities for yourself and find success doing what you love.