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The Russian Culture's Pride in Ruthlessness
3:07:01 - 3:12:34 (05:32)
The Russian culture takes pride in ruthlessness and toughness, to the point that some sufferings are not enough to change opinions. Stalin's economic policies failed, but he doubled down and resorted to torture to suppress any criticism.
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This podcast episode discusses Stalin's failed economic policies, particularly collectivization, and how he responded by doubling down on the policy and torturing anyone who deemed it a failure.
3:07:01 - 3:09:26 (02:24)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses Stalin's failed economic policies, particularly collectivization, and how he responded by doubling down on the policy and torturing anyone who deemed it a failure. It also delves into Stalin's desire for socialism in one country and his impact on Soviet culture.
ChapterThe Russian Culture's Pride in Ruthlessness
Episode#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Russian culture still holds a significant amount of pride in ruthlessness, where being tough and unyielding is seen as admirable.
3:09:26 - 3:10:56 (01:30)
Summary
The Russian culture still holds a significant amount of pride in ruthlessness, where being tough and unyielding is seen as admirable. Even when faced with suffering, it is viewed as a necessary sacrifice for the greater good in the long-term.
ChapterThe Russian Culture's Pride in Ruthlessness
Episode#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The way people are cruel to each other varies by region and is a complex psychological dynamic of what trust means.
3:10:56 - 3:12:34 (01:37)
Summary
The way people are cruel to each other varies by region and is a complex psychological dynamic of what trust means. America's different states display uniquely varied flavors of cruelty, which are distinct from each other.