Episode

#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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4:20:31
Published: Fri Nov 11 2022
Description

Steven Bonnell, aka Destiny, is a progressive political commentator and a live streamer on YouTube. Melina Goransson is a live streamer on Twitch. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - True Classic Tees: https://trueclassictees.com/lex and use code LEX to get 25% off - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil - MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off - Blinkist: https://blinkist.com/lex to get 25% off premium EPISODE LINKS: Destiny's YouTube: https://youtube.com/destiny Destiny's Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/Destiny Destiny's Website: https://destiny.gg Destiny's Instagram: https://instagram.com/destiny Melina's Twitch: https://twitch.tv/melina Melina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melina.goransson Melina's Twitter: https://twitter.com/melinagoranson PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (07:55) - Politics and debates (24:17) - War in Ukraine (37:26) - Trans athletics (40:35) - AI (53:18) - Lowest point in Destiny's life (1:13:29) - Hate speech and language (1:49:51) - Misogyny (2:05:02) - Big government and institutions (2:44:46) - Hasan and Vaush (3:00:55) - Joe Biden (3:11:45) - Donald Trump (3:17:45) - Free speech (3:20:38) - Melina joins the conversation (3:23:52) - Melina and Destiny (3:34:23) - Open relationship (3:41:45) - Red pill community (3:52:00) - Sex body count (4:04:14) - Advice for young people

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Millions of young minds tune into live streams like Destiny's to engage with political commentary and explore challenging ideas, while also being pro-establishment, pro-capitalism, and pro-free speech.
00:00 - 01:49 (01:49)
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Online Discourse
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Millions of young minds tune into live streams like Destiny's to engage with political commentary and explore challenging ideas, while also being pro-establishment, pro-capitalism, and pro-free speech.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
This transcript talks about how summarization tools can be helpful to pick up on insights and fresh perspectives from nonfiction books that you haven't read yet, or to refresh your memory on books you have read.
01:51 - 07:36 (05:44)
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Summarization
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This transcript talks about how summarization tools can be helpful to pick up on insights and fresh perspectives from nonfiction books that you haven't read yet, or to refresh your memory on books you have read. However, the last sentence contains an ad for a sexy t-shirt.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The key to building rapport in conversations is to be present, empathetic and to actively listen to the person rather than focus on what you're going to say next.
07:36 - 11:44 (04:08)
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Building Rapport
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The key to building rapport in conversations is to be present, empathetic and to actively listen to the person rather than focus on what you're going to say next. It is important to let them tell their full story without interrupting or trying to direct the conversation to your benefit.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The importance of not being over combative in discussions and the need to move forward when tackling different challenges in life is discussed.
11:44 - 18:25 (06:40)
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Personal Growth
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The importance of not being over combative in discussions and the need to move forward when tackling different challenges in life is discussed.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares their techniques for organizing their thoughts during a debate, such as jotting down key points or creating a Google doc outline.
18:25 - 24:13 (05:48)
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Debate
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The speaker shares their techniques for organizing their thoughts during a debate, such as jotting down key points or creating a Google doc outline.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The concept of "tit for tat" in game theory is applicable to both biological mechanisms and political tension between countries.
24:13 - 32:23 (08:10)
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Game Theory
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The concept of "tit for tat" in game theory is applicable to both biological mechanisms and political tension between countries. In situations where there is a looming threat of escalation, one mistake can lead to the annihilation of sea forces or even nuclear war.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how failures are viewed differently by various individuals, and how understanding one another can broaden our perspectives.
32:23 - 37:49 (05:26)
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Perspectives
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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how failures are viewed differently by various individuals, and how understanding one another can broaden our perspectives.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the debate over whether trans women who have undergone hormone replacement therapy should be allowed to compete in sports against cis women, given that they may still have a biological advantage from male puberty.
37:49 - 46:43 (08:54)
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Transgender
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This podcast discusses the debate over whether trans women who have undergone hormone replacement therapy should be allowed to compete in sports against cis women, given that they may still have a biological advantage from male puberty. The host argues that there are other biological outliers, such as Michael Phelps, who are allowed to compete, so it may not be fair to exclude trans women.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The advancement of technology has brought philosophical questions into practical application, such as the need to solve ethical problems like the trolley problem for insurance purposes.
46:43 - 53:10 (06:26)
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Philosophy, Technology
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The advancement of technology has brought philosophical questions into practical application, such as the need to solve ethical problems like the trolley problem for insurance purposes. Even changes in DNA are now being analyzed and manipulated through the use of cloud computing and machine learning.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the difficulties of balancing a full-time casino job with a music degree and how it eventually led to job loss.
53:10 - 56:46 (03:36)
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Career
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The speaker discusses the difficulties of balancing a full-time casino job with a music degree and how it eventually led to job loss.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses challenges in communication and social etiquette in a fast-paced work environment, where self-awareness and understanding of different communication styles is crucial.
56:46 - 1:01:40 (04:53)
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Communication
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The speaker discusses challenges in communication and social etiquette in a fast-paced work environment, where self-awareness and understanding of different communication styles is crucial. The need for meta-conversations to help align expectations regarding conversations is also highlighted.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the feeling of having everything ahead of you in high school or college and the low point of losing everything and starting over.
1:01:40 - 1:06:03 (04:22)
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Psychology
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The speaker discusses the feeling of having everything ahead of you in high school or college and the low point of losing everything and starting over.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
High School education plays a crucial role in laying a strong foundation for an individual’s life.
1:06:03 - 1:12:16 (06:13)
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Education
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High School education plays a crucial role in laying a strong foundation for an individual’s life. It is the time when an individual has more responsibility to determine the direction of their life, and the time invested in reading and learning pays off in the long run.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on their previous usage of offensive language such as the R word, N word (including with a hard R), calling women bitches and talking about rape in a nonchalant way, realizing the impact of these words on people.
1:12:16 - 1:16:09 (03:52)
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Language Usage
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The speaker reflects on their previous usage of offensive language such as the R word, N word (including with a hard R), calling women bitches and talking about rape in a nonchalant way, realizing the impact of these words on people.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The way shit-talking and trolling worked on the internet in the late 90s and early 2000s was to ramp up the edginess and say the most insanely crazy stuff possible to provoke a reaction, often within certain bounds to maintain a level of humor.
1:16:09 - 1:19:51 (03:42)
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Internet culture
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The way shit-talking and trolling worked on the internet in the late 90s and early 2000s was to ramp up the edginess and say the most insanely crazy stuff possible to provoke a reaction, often within certain bounds to maintain a level of humor.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode discusses the tendency for people to dehumanize black or brown individuals and the absurdity of valuing different ethnic backgrounds differently when it comes to the value of human life.
1:19:51 - 1:22:39 (02:47)
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Diversity
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This podcast episode discusses the tendency for people to dehumanize black or brown individuals and the absurdity of valuing different ethnic backgrounds differently when it comes to the value of human life.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The discussion focuses on how the use of offensive words, like the n-word or bitch, can be normalized in certain contexts, making it easier for people who use them in a hateful way to do the same.
1:22:39 - 1:30:49 (08:09)
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Offensive Language
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The discussion focuses on how the use of offensive words, like the n-word or bitch, can be normalized in certain contexts, making it easier for people who use them in a hateful way to do the same.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the importance of language and the impact of using certain words in conversations.
1:30:49 - 1:36:15 (05:25)
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Language
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The speaker discusses the importance of language and the impact of using certain words in conversations. He shares how his own vocabulary has shifted over the years to reflect changing societal attitudes and values.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
It can be challenging to know which language is acceptable to use and which isn't, especially when it comes to insults.
1:36:15 - 1:43:44 (07:29)
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Language
Summary

It can be challenging to know which language is acceptable to use and which isn't, especially when it comes to insults. Sometimes, certain words can be used strategically or in certain contexts, but it's important to consider their impact and potential harm.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the speaker reflects on the importance of empathy and progress in relation to the offensive things we might say or do and how it can help us look beyond differences, and engage in a more inclusive society.
1:43:44 - 1:51:17 (07:32)
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Empathy
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In this episode, the speaker reflects on the importance of empathy and progress in relation to the offensive things we might say or do and how it can help us look beyond differences, and engage in a more inclusive society.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
In a less misogynistic and more inclusive workplace environment, some women might end up feeling worse because in a more misogynistic environment, they are treated with indifference and coldness, otherizing them as an object to admire rather than respecting their opinions.
1:51:17 - 1:55:30 (04:13)
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Inclusive Workplace
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In a less misogynistic and more inclusive workplace environment, some women might end up feeling worse because in a more misogynistic environment, they are treated with indifference and coldness, otherizing them as an object to admire rather than respecting their opinions. This phenomenon can cause difficulties in workplace relationships, and lead to alienation and discomfort.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The podcast participants discuss the impact of language and identity in gaming and how it can negatively affect the gaming experience for individuals that aren't considered part of the dominant group.
1:55:30 - 1:58:49 (03:18)
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Gaming
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The podcast participants discuss the impact of language and identity in gaming and how it can negatively affect the gaming experience for individuals that aren't considered part of the dominant group.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The negative characteristics of individuals in a group accumulate to form a bias towards minority groups and women, leading to harsher judgments towards them.
1:58:49 - 2:04:58 (06:08)
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Group Dynamics
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The negative characteristics of individuals in a group accumulate to form a bias towards minority groups and women, leading to harsher judgments towards them. Awareness is the first step towards solving this issue.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The government being slow to respond to changing needs and the existence of corruption can make it difficult to view it as truly representative of the people, but a system of checks and balances is necessary to prevent it from running amok.
2:04:58 - 2:19:12 (14:13)
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Government
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The government being slow to respond to changing needs and the existence of corruption can make it difficult to view it as truly representative of the people, but a system of checks and balances is necessary to prevent it from running amok. While bureaucracy can slow things down, it is also responsible for providing safe medicine, water, buildings and cars.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The increasing political divide between left and right often results in attacks on institutions and individuals who identify as centrists.
2:19:14 - 2:30:09 (10:55)
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Politics
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The increasing political divide between left and right often results in attacks on institutions and individuals who identify as centrists. While differing beliefs and goals are natural, it is important for institutions to be respected and maintained for a functioning society.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses his mentality towards getting mad and how vaccines represent submission to the government's authority.
2:30:09 - 2:44:55 (14:45)
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Vaccines, Neuroscience, Biology
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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses his mentality towards getting mad and how vaccines represent submission to the government's authority. He also talks about the value of a scientific review process and praises educator Andrew Huberman for his ability to summarize and explain complex information in neuroscience and biology.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses their political beliefs and how they are formed based on first principles.
2:44:55 - 2:53:58 (09:03)
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Politics
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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses their political beliefs and how they are formed based on first principles. They also address some controversial topics and how they navigate sensitive issues in conversations.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker describes some instances of awkward blowups that had arisen between him and Hassan over political disagreements and inconsistent presentation of his political position.
2:53:58 - 3:04:35 (10:37)
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Political Discourse
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The speaker describes some instances of awkward blowups that had arisen between him and Hassan over political disagreements and inconsistent presentation of his political position. These divides were laid bare in different instances which not everyone could navigate smoothly.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The belief that the election was stolen is a huge problem among a group of Americans and the number of people with this belief is estimated to be more than 70%.
3:04:35 - 3:07:56 (03:21)
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US Election
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The belief that the election was stolen is a huge problem among a group of Americans and the number of people with this belief is estimated to be more than 70%. While the mainstream Democratic view acknowledges Russian intrusion, there was never a claim that the election was stolen.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
A discussion of differing opinions on a US political figure and their accomplishments in relation to legislation and worldwide relations.
3:07:56 - 3:12:23 (04:27)
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US Politics
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A discussion of differing opinions on a US political figure and their accomplishments in relation to legislation and worldwide relations.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, James Carville and Justin Ling discuss the power of language in politics and how it has been used by leaders such as Donald Trump to manipulate the truth and gain support.
3:12:23 - 3:15:09 (02:45)
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Politics
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In this episode, James Carville and Justin Ling discuss the power of language in politics and how it has been used by leaders such as Donald Trump to manipulate the truth and gain support. They also touch on the concept of regret and how it can be seen as a sign of growth and change.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The host discusses the recent ban of former President Trump and the accountability of social media companies when it comes to removing harmful content.
3:15:09 - 3:18:10 (03:01)
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Social Media
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The host discusses the recent ban of former President Trump and the accountability of social media companies when it comes to removing harmful content.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode discusses the impact and consequences of cancel culture in today's society, and how it affects online activism and marginalized groups such as LGBT people and vegans.
3:18:10 - 3:22:12 (04:02)
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Online Activism
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This podcast episode discusses the impact and consequences of cancel culture in today's society, and how it affects online activism and marginalized groups such as LGBT people and vegans. It also touches on the rules and moderation of social media platforms to prevent harassment, bullying, and the spreading of harmful content.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode features a discussion on streaming content about travels and relationships without making the content about the host alone.
3:22:12 - 3:24:26 (02:13)
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Streaming, Relationships, Travel
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This podcast episode features a discussion on streaming content about travels and relationships without making the content about the host alone. The hosts also talk about their experience with streaming and how they view their audience.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on their embrace of taking responsibility for how they present themselves during conversations, including their ability to multitask, or lack thereof, during challenging discussions.
3:24:26 - 3:27:24 (02:58)
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Communication Skills
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The speaker reflects on their embrace of taking responsibility for how they present themselves during conversations, including their ability to multitask, or lack thereof, during challenging discussions.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their experience of watching a YouTube channel for politics and how politics is incorporated into their own stream.
3:27:24 - 3:30:19 (02:54)
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Politics
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The speaker discusses their experience of watching a YouTube channel for politics and how politics is incorporated into their own stream.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their thought process and how they found themselves thinking strategically about their relationship after spending only a short amount of time with their partner.
3:30:19 - 3:32:30 (02:11)
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Relationships
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The speaker discusses their thought process and how they found themselves thinking strategically about their relationship after spending only a short amount of time with their partner.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
A woman recounts how she realized her feelings for a man just as he was leaving, leading to a successful relationship.
3:32:30 - 3:34:16 (01:46)
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Love/Relationships
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A woman recounts how she realized her feelings for a man just as he was leaving, leading to a successful relationship. The conversation also touches on the lack of discussion on love and relationships in certain communities.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses polyamorous and open relationships, including their personal experiences and thoughts on the matter.
3:34:16 - 3:37:29 (03:13)
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Relationships
Summary

The speaker discusses polyamorous and open relationships, including their personal experiences and thoughts on the matter.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The podcast episode discusses how different love languages and personalities affect relationships, resulting in different peak experiences, activities and communication styles, and how to navigate them.
3:37:29 - 3:41:21 (03:51)
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Relationships
Summary

The podcast episode discusses how different love languages and personalities affect relationships, resulting in different peak experiences, activities and communication styles, and how to navigate them.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The language barrier in video games can make it difficult for players to communicate and be understood, particularly if they struggle with pronunciation or vocabulary.
3:41:21 - 3:43:52 (02:30)
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Gaming
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The language barrier in video games can make it difficult for players to communicate and be understood, particularly if they struggle with pronunciation or vocabulary. Despite the challenges, gaming offers a wealth of possibilities and opportunities for players to connect and enjoy shared experiences.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The Red Pill Movement revolves around the realization of the dating standards and norms in the world and deviates from the romanticized depiction of relationships portrayed in stories, media and entertainment.
3:43:52 - 3:45:28 (01:36)
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Dating
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The Red Pill Movement revolves around the realization of the dating standards and norms in the world and deviates from the romanticized depiction of relationships portrayed in stories, media and entertainment. While it used to be associated with anti-establishment, it is now also linked with Republican conservative viewpoints and the alt-right political movement.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker criticizes the Red Pill movement arguing that their solutions don't work while also mentioning the adversarial tone towards women and their portrayal of sex as a trade-off between men and women.
3:45:28 - 3:52:25 (06:57)
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Red Pill Movement
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The speaker criticizes the Red Pill movement arguing that their solutions don't work while also mentioning the adversarial tone towards women and their portrayal of sex as a trade-off between men and women. She suggests acknowledging men's complaints and being gentle with them instead of using buzzwords like toxic masculinity and feminism.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The hosts discuss the idea of special moments versus sexual encounters in open relationships and acknowledge the potential for jealousy and mental health concerns that may arise.
3:52:25 - 3:55:13 (02:47)
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Open relationships
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The hosts discuss the idea of special moments versus sexual encounters in open relationships and acknowledge the potential for jealousy and mental health concerns that may arise.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker compares his experience with meeting women in the US to women from where he grew up, and discusses the issue of sexual suppression and low body count among American women.
3:55:13 - 3:59:19 (04:06)
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American women, sexual suppression
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The speaker compares his experience with meeting women in the US to women from where he grew up, and discusses the issue of sexual suppression and low body count among American women.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses her experience dealing with sexism aimed towards attractive women, particularly when their achievements are attributed to their looks rather than their hard work.
3:59:19 - 4:02:47 (03:28)
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Sexism
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The speaker discusses her experience dealing with sexism aimed towards attractive women, particularly when their achievements are attributed to their looks rather than their hard work.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
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4:02:47 - 4:07:34 (04:46)
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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The pressure to keep up with others in the streaming world and the tendency for humans to acclimate to success can lead to burnout and a desire to quit streaming, even for those who find initial success.
4:07:34 - 4:12:25 (04:51)
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Streaming
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The pressure to keep up with others in the streaming world and the tendency for humans to acclimate to success can lead to burnout and a desire to quit streaming, even for those who find initial success.

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#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker expresses nostalgia for the art and logic of the past, particularly the 60s or 70s, and comments on the addictive nature of factories and games of logic.
4:12:25 - 4:15:48 (03:22)
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Art
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The speaker expresses nostalgia for the art and logic of the past, particularly the 60s or 70s, and comments on the addictive nature of factories and games of logic.

Episode
#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about the importance of quality time in a relationship, mentioning that it's crucial to feel that the other person is present with you when spending time together, and that scheduling trips or activities can be a good way to strengthen the bond.
4:15:48 - 4:20:21 (04:33)
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Relationship
Summary

The speaker talks about the importance of quality time in a relationship, mentioning that it's crucial to feel that the other person is present with you when spending time together, and that scheduling trips or activities can be a good way to strengthen the bond.

Episode
#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast episode, Destiny and the host discuss personal responsibility, politics and how social media affects political discourse.
4:20:21 - 4:21:09 (00:48)
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Politics
Summary

In this podcast episode, Destiny and the host discuss personal responsibility, politics and how social media affects political discourse.

Episode
#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast