Chapter
What Are You Willing to Die For?
02:14 - 07:11 (04:57)
The tragedies in history occurred when one's willingness to die for something conflicted with another's, and the definition of freedom differed from nation to nation and age to age, leading to devastating results. The idea that freedom is based on the absence of external control over one's own people is another interpretation of political liberty different from the former.
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Freedom means different things to different people and has evolved throughout history.
02:14 - 03:43 (01:28)
Summary
Freedom means different things to different people and has evolved throughout history. The question arises, what would someone be willing to lose everything for, including their life and the lives of their loved ones?
ChapterWhat Are You Willing to Die For?
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
When faced with the threat of losing everything we value, humans have historically been willing to sacrifice some things on their list in order to protect others.
03:43 - 05:46 (02:02)
Summary
When faced with the threat of losing everything we value, humans have historically been willing to sacrifice some things on their list in order to protect others. This has been seen in personal and societal tragedies throughout history, including war and genocidal conditions.
ChapterWhat Are You Willing to Die For?
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The victims of genocides have some options in terms of the choices they can make.
05:46 - 07:11 (01:25)
Summary
The victims of genocides have some options in terms of the choices they can make. However, most of these choices are not ideal and result in a great deal of suffering.