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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of maintaining a strong sense of self-identity while carrying out an undercover operation, and how it differs from the methods of method actors.
1:21:15 - 1:25:00 (03:44)
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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of maintaining a strong sense of self-identity while carrying out an undercover operation, and how it differs from the methods of method actors.
ChapterUnderstanding Secrets and the Core Personality
Episode#310 – Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The CIA teaches individuals how to systematically create artificial relationships where they are in control of the source giving them intelligence, and the key to controlling these relationships is understanding and manipulating the core element of feelings.
1:25:00 - 1:26:38 (01:38)
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The CIA teaches individuals how to systematically create artificial relationships where they are in control of the source giving them intelligence, and the key to controlling these relationships is understanding and manipulating the core element of feelings. By directing individuals to feel a certain way, one can essentially control how they behave and what information they provide.
ChapterUnderstanding Secrets and the Core Personality
Episode#310 – Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In an interrogation, it doesn't matter if you don't smell pleasant, as long as you don't smell like bullshit.
1:26:38 - 1:33:14 (06:36)
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In an interrogation, it doesn't matter if you don't smell pleasant, as long as you don't smell like bullshit. Eye contact may not always be a reliable indicator of truthfulness and there's no escape until the boss or interrogator is done with you.
ChapterUnderstanding Secrets and the Core Personality
Episode#310 – Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The need for secrets and personal freedom trade-offs are discussed in this podcast.
1:33:14 - 2:00:03 (26:49)
Summary
The need for secrets and personal freedom trade-offs are discussed in this podcast. Maintaining secrecy is difficult as culture evolves and changes, with people now seeking notoriety as opposed to personal honor.