Episode
#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
1:36:17
Published: Mon May 17 2021
Description
Mohamedou Ould Slahi is the subject of the film The Mauritanian and has been called "the most tortured man in Guantanamo Bay". Mohamedou lived for 14 years in Guantanamo Bay, was subjected to enhanced interrogation techniques, otherwise known as torture, was sexually assaulted by prison officers, was force-fed food, water boarded, subjected to a mock-execution, and spent nearly 20 years away from his home country. Without being charged once. Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 3.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Watch The Mauritanian - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mauritanian-Jodie-Foster/dp/B08ZNQRH1H Buy Guantanamo Diary - https://amzn.to/33DmpdO Buy Ahmed & Zarga - https://amzn.to/3w2fl6I Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
In this podcast, Mohamedou Ould Slahi recounts his experience of being tortured and imprisoned for years without charge or trial, and how he has managed to maintain a positive outlook and forgiving attitude.
00:00 - 02:12 (02:12)
Summary
In this podcast, Mohamedou Ould Slahi recounts his experience of being tortured and imprisoned for years without charge or trial, and how he has managed to maintain a positive outlook and forgiving attitude.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
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02:12 - 08:32 (06:20)
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Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how even reasonable individuals can be driven by emotions when faced with threats like police harassment, using a personal experience with an imam as an example.
08:32 - 13:58 (05:25)
Summary
The speaker discusses how even reasonable individuals can be driven by emotions when faced with threats like police harassment, using a personal experience with an imam as an example.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
A speaker recounts their experiences of working long hours and barely making ends meet during the late 2000 bubble burst.
13:58 - 21:38 (07:40)
Summary
A speaker recounts their experiences of working long hours and barely making ends meet during the late 2000 bubble burst.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares a personal experience of being arbitrarily arrested in a non-western country and discusses the lack of transparency and rule of law in such societies.
21:38 - 25:11 (03:33)
Summary
The speaker shares a personal experience of being arbitrarily arrested in a non-western country and discusses the lack of transparency and rule of law in such societies.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on their time in prison in Germany, where there was no opportunity for negative behavior and how it differed from their previous conceptions of prison based on movies and documentaries.
25:12 - 31:04 (05:51)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their time in prison in Germany, where there was no opportunity for negative behavior and how it differed from their previous conceptions of prison based on movies and documentaries.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The episode discusses how to maintain a positive and kind demeanor despite difficult circumstances.
31:05 - 33:35 (02:30)
Summary
The episode discusses how to maintain a positive and kind demeanor despite difficult circumstances.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
This is an unintelligible portion of a podcast transcript, with multiple incomplete sentences and lack of context.
33:35 - 37:56 (04:21)
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This is an unintelligible portion of a podcast transcript, with multiple incomplete sentences and lack of context.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recalls being stripped naked by military personnel and how it reminded him of scenes from movies.
37:58 - 41:32 (03:34)
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The speaker recalls being stripped naked by military personnel and how it reminded him of scenes from movies.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The transcript consists of incoherent speech with no clear meaning or message.
41:33 - 44:25 (02:52)
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The transcript consists of incoherent speech with no clear meaning or message.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The text provided is fragmented and doesn't convey a clear message or meaningful information.
44:27 - 49:16 (04:48)
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The text provided is fragmented and doesn't convey a clear message or meaningful information.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recounts a story of being falsely accused and threatened with arrest, with even his mother being used as leverage by those in power.
49:17 - 52:20 (03:03)
Summary
The speaker recounts a story of being falsely accused and threatened with arrest, with even his mother being used as leverage by those in power.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the need for a solid confession in the Catholic church.
52:21 - 55:33 (03:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses the need for a solid confession in the Catholic church.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how sleep deprivation is used during enhanced interrogation techniques, including being forced to drink or engage in other activities to keep the person awake.
55:34 - 59:34 (03:59)
Summary
The speaker discusses how sleep deprivation is used during enhanced interrogation techniques, including being forced to drink or engage in other activities to keep the person awake.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on how sleep, a basic human function, can sometimes be difficult to achieve due to biological needs and social conditioning.
59:35 - 1:05:34 (05:59)
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The speaker reflects on how sleep, a basic human function, can sometimes be difficult to achieve due to biological needs and social conditioning.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about how the confusion and lack of clarity in communication can lead to a misunderstanding of the intended message.
1:05:36 - 1:12:21 (06:45)
Summary
The speaker talks about how the confusion and lack of clarity in communication can lead to a misunderstanding of the intended message.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker expresses appreciation for the American people and the concept of freedom, but the speech is unclear and difficult to follow.
1:12:22 - 1:16:27 (04:05)
Summary
The speaker expresses appreciation for the American people and the concept of freedom, but the speech is unclear and difficult to follow.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about the results of a lie detector test that has revealed something to the US government, possibly related to the Muslim culture being misrepresented.
1:16:29 - 1:21:08 (04:39)
Summary
The speaker talks about the results of a lie detector test that has revealed something to the US government, possibly related to the Muslim culture being misrepresented.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares that the only regret they have in life is not having good memories and going peacefully.
1:21:10 - 1:25:19 (04:09)
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The speaker shares that the only regret they have in life is not having good memories and going peacefully.
Episode#322 - Mohamedou Ould Slahi - Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay
PodcastModern Wisdom
The cycle of anger can be passed from person to person, but it takes a strong person to be the end of the bracket and break the cycle.
1:25:20 - 1:28:34 (03:13)
Summary
The cycle of anger can be passed from person to person, but it takes a strong person to be the end of the bracket and break the cycle. Although even the most virtuous among us may still have the desire for retribution, it's important to consciously take responsibility and stop the cycle.