Chapter
The Peril of Political Collectivism
1:49:19 - 1:57:11 (07:52)
The danger of collectivism lies in the perception that it provides an equal opportunity to every member of society, but reality shows a tiny fraction of individuals reaping most of the benefits. In order to avoid herd-like behavior and think independently, individuals must separate themselves from the society that surrounds them.
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The lessons of the 20th century -- fascism and communism -- have not been fully learned.
1:49:19 - 1:52:12 (02:52)
Summary
The lessons of the 20th century -- fascism and communism -- have not been fully learned. People are still talking about collectivization as if it's a viable option, and the threat of people doing silly things in crowds remains present.
ChapterThe Peril of Political Collectivism
Episode#296 – Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The current problem in capitalism is the perception that only a few people benefit, while the middle class is being squeezed out.
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Summary
The current problem in capitalism is the perception that only a few people benefit, while the middle class is being squeezed out. The way to critique capitalism is to make it fair, and including the working class in the ownership of their output seems like a good start towards fairness.
ChapterThe Peril of Political Collectivism
Episode#296 – Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Author and political commentator Douglas Murray discusses the difficulty in thinking independently amidst herd-like behavior on social media and the cost that comes with it.
1:54:41 - 1:57:11 (02:30)
Summary
Author and political commentator Douglas Murray discusses the difficulty in thinking independently amidst herd-like behavior on social media and the cost that comes with it.