Chapter
The Role of Empires in Shaping Historical Narratives
15:31 - 22:55 (07:23)
Empires have the power to shape historical narratives and spread propaganda through the stories they tell us. Although their ambitions may seem outlandish, they can often materialize and create lasting legacies, with their version of events going down in history as the truth.
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The host investigates the potential link between organizational culture, values and government structures with espionage and how it could influence an agent's decision to betray their organization.
15:31 - 17:45 (02:13)
Summary
The host investigates the potential link between organizational culture, values and government structures with espionage and how it could influence an agent's decision to betray their organization. The host also discusses their personal experience of being directed by a handler whom they never met.
ChapterThe Role of Empires in Shaping Historical Narratives
Episode#301 – Jack Barsky: KGB Spy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode discusses how empires write history books that tell stories and propaganda that we believe, without realizing that it may not always be true.
17:45 - 22:55 (05:09)
Summary
This episode discusses how empires write history books that tell stories and propaganda that we believe, without realizing that it may not always be true. It highlights how the ambitions of empires materialize in the growth, building, and establishment of empires and how they are portrayed in history.