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The Rise of Henry Kissinger
1:09:08 - 1:15:38 (06:29)
The podcast explores how Henry Kissinger, despite his humble beginnings as a respected teacher in Germany, became the right person at the right time and paved the way for international affairs and diplomacy in major universities in the US.
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This episode discusses how Henry Kissinger's education at Harvard and his unique set of language skills, historical knowledge, and networks were utilized by American presidents to manage their international affairs in the second half of the 20th century, despite the constant backlash he faced.
1:09:08 - 1:11:22 (02:13)
Summary
This episode discusses how Henry Kissinger's education at Harvard and his unique set of language skills, historical knowledge, and networks were utilized by American presidents to manage their international affairs in the second half of the 20th century, despite the constant backlash he faced.
ChapterThe Rise of Henry Kissinger
Episode#180 – Jeremi Suri: History of American Power
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The transcript highlights the extraordinary life of a man who was at the right place, at the right time, in the right role for many decades.
1:11:22 - 1:13:43 (02:21)
Summary
The transcript highlights the extraordinary life of a man who was at the right place, at the right time, in the right role for many decades. This man was sent back to Germany with the US Army as an elite counterintelligence agent at the age of 20 with barely any knowledge of English language.
ChapterThe Rise of Henry Kissinger
Episode#180 – Jeremi Suri: History of American Power
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast delves into the psychology of power by exploring the story of a German teacher who becomes obsessed with gaining power after seeing his mother open a catering business in New York and realizing the importance of having it.
1:13:43 - 1:15:38 (01:54)
Summary
The podcast delves into the psychology of power by exploring the story of a German teacher who becomes obsessed with gaining power after seeing his mother open a catering business in New York and realizing the importance of having it. Additionally, the podcast discusses the idea that those who freely talk about their power often lack it.