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Tagged “Human Nature”
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Paul Conti: Understanding Human Nature, Envy, and Evil
This episode features a deep, philosophical, and psychological exploration with psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti on the complexities of human nature. The conversation spans the origins of human emotion, the role of emergence in our consciousnes…
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Mexican Cartels, Security, and Human Nature with Ed Calderon
Ed Calderon offers an intense analysis of the Mexican drug war, detailing how organized crime syndicates have evolved into powerful entities that influence all facets of society. He explores the fragility of human integrity, the systemic c…
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Rabbi David Wolpe: Faith, Meaning, and Compassion
In this expansive conversation, Rabbi David Wolpe shares profound insights on the nature of God, the role of religion in a secular world, and the inherent complexity of the human spirit. He discusses his intellectual friendships with figur…
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Nationalism vs. Individualism: A Philosophical Debate
This episode features a profound dialogue between Yoram Hazoni and Yoram Brook, centered on the tension between nationalism and individualism. Hazoni argues that conservatism and national identity are essential for societal cohesion, empha…
3h 04m -
Stalin, Genocide, and the Nature of Dictatorship
This episode features historian Norman Naimark in a profound analysis of Stalin, the Holodomor, and the anatomy of genocide. Naimark contextualizes Stalin not as a mere monster but as a highly competent, paranoid dictator who leveraged ide…
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Michael Malice on Anarchism, Totalitarianism, and Hope
In this episode, Lex Fridman is joined by author and anarchist Michael Malice for a deep dive into the philosophy of resistance, the nature of human evil, and the pursuit of meaning. The two discuss the writings and lives of figures like G…
2h 44m -
Yannis Pappas on History, Power, and Human Nature
In this rich dialogue, comedian Yannis Pappas joins to dissect the intersecting themes of history, power, and the human condition. The conversation traverses the ephemeral nature of life, the psychological mechanisms of charismatic psychop…
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Josh Barnett: Fighting, Violence, and Philosophy
In this deep-dive conversation, MMA legend and catch wrestling master Josh Barnett explores the intersection of professional fighting and philosophical thought. Barnett offers an honest, often brutal perspective on the nature of violence a…
2h 18m
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