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Tagged “Communism”
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Jordan Peterson: Truth, Sacrifice, and Meaning
In this engaging episode, Jordan Peterson and Lex Fridman dive into the depths of human nature, ethics, and the search for profound meaning. They deconstruct the philosophies of Nietzsche and Dostoevsky to understand how to orient one's li…
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History of Communism: Marx, Lenin, Stalin, and Mao
This episode provides a scholarly examination of communist ideology and its 20th-century implementation. Vejas Lulevicius analyzes the paradoxes within Marxian thought, the rise of total control under Lenin and Stalin, and the disastrous a…
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Michael Malice: The White Pill, Communism, and Evil
In this special holiday episode, Michael Malice discusses his new book, The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil, which explores the darkest aspects of 20th-century communism and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Lex and Michael debate the …
3h 47m -
Jack Barsky: KGB Spy and Life Behind the Iron Curtain
In this fascinating episode, Lex Fridman talks with former KGB spy Jack Barsky, exploring his life as an undercover operative in the United States and his eventual departure from the agency. Barsky provides a nuanced look at the Soviet int…
3h 43m -
Michael Malice and Yaron Brook on Reason, Freedom and Anarchy
Lex Fridman brings together Michael Malice and Yaron Brook for a wide-ranging conversation about Ayn Rand, reason and political philosophy. They debate whether people can know reality, how emotion relates to facts, and whether religion is …
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Stephen Kotkin: Power, Stalin, and Russia History
In this deep dive into history and political power, Professor Stephen Kotkin evaluates the danger of unconstrained executive authority and the importance of institutions. He dissects the psychology behind power, drawing parallels between t…
1h 37m
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