Chapter
The Slow Descent of Venezuelan Society
33:56 - 39:36 (05:39)
The guest speaker discusses the slow descent of Venezuelan society and how it has affected the country and its citizens, including their concept of freedom and their everyday survival.
Clips
A discussion on the history of North Korea's regime and the worsening conditions for its citizens, as well as the worst periods to be alive in the country.
33:56 - 36:24 (02:27)
Summary
A discussion on the history of North Korea's regime and the worsening conditions for its citizens, as well as the worst periods to be alive in the country.
ChapterThe Slow Descent of Venezuelan Society
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
In a dictatorship, people are so occupied with survival that they do not have the mental freedom to think about concepts such as freedom and world politics.
36:24 - 37:21 (00:57)
Summary
In a dictatorship, people are so occupied with survival that they do not have the mental freedom to think about concepts such as freedom and world politics. The fear of punishment and torture is an effective control mechanism and overrides the population's ability to think of higher abstractions.
ChapterThe Slow Descent of Venezuelan Society
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
Kim Lee-El believed in the Chinese Communist Party's direction of opening up the economy, without necessarily changing the party itself.
37:21 - 39:36 (02:14)
Summary
Kim Lee-El believed in the Chinese Communist Party's direction of opening up the economy, without necessarily changing the party itself. This belief led to international embarrassment when he was caught on his way back from purchasing banned books.