The speaker hopes that within every human heart there is a flame of compassion and love that ultimately overpowers everything else. It can be hard to find these feelings in places like concentration camps, but there are still positive stories, such as Vico Frankto's, where people helped each other.
In this episode, the host talks about John Rabbe and the Nanking International Safety Zone, who played a crucial role in saving thousands of Chinese refugees during the Japanese invasion of 1937 by gathering and transmitting information through cables, telegrams, and letters.
The guest recounts his uncle's firsthand experience serving with a legendary World War II hero who was known for his bravery and fearlessness in battle.
Primo Levi not only survived the Holocaust, but also documented his experiences in concentration camp without any bias, providing a unique and objective perspective.
In this podcast episode, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger discusses his career, investigative journalism, PTSD, and much more with the host. They cover a range of topics including the importance of rites of passage, great non-fiction writing and storytelling, and warfare.