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Michael Malice: Totalitarianism and Anarchy | Lex Fridman Podcast #200
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Animal Farm
3:34 - Emma Goldman
6:39 - Albert Camus
8:09 - How to be a hero in Nazi Germany
15:15 - Camus on Existentialism vs Nihilism
21:17 - Cynicism is a lie
26:24 - Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union
46:43 - Lex and Michael argue: can most people think on their own?
58:21 - How Lex and Michael use Twitter
1:07:43 - Life is beautiful
1:10:46 - Returning to Ukraine
1:12:39 - Michael is now an underwear model
1:16:45 - The Anarchist Handbook
1:18:32 - Tolstoy was an anarchist
1:31:14 - Anarchy debate between Lex and Michael
2:00:22 - Why Michael doesn't vote
2:17:37 - Austin and New York
2:26:13 - Alex Jones
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Camus' essay 'Reflections on the Guillotine' critiques the death penalty, emphasizing the societal implications and challenging individuals to live a life based on conscience and empathy.", "Contradictory ideas and complexities in human thinking, as exemplified by Sartre's defense of the Soviet Union despite being a radical individualist. Sartre's defense of the Soviet Union despite being a radical individualist showcases the complexities and contradictions in human thinking, emphasizing the sophistication and capability of the human mind to hold contradictory ideas simultaneously.", "Camus' philosophy as a response to nihilism and an attack on cynicism. Camus explicitly positioned his philosophy as a response to nihilism and a critique of cynicism, asserting that cynicism is the worst value people can have and advocating for living a life based on integrity and empathy."]}, {'end': 1575.575, 'start': 1181.701, 'title': "Embracing life's gift and pursuing happiness", 'summary': 'Discusses the concept of life as a gift, rejecting cynicism, and embracing the pursuit of happiness, as exemplified through personal experiences and impacting others positively, ultimately advocating for inherent benevolence.', 'duration': 393.874, 'highlights': ['Embracing life as a gift and pursuing happiness The chapter emphasizes the concept of life as a beautiful gift, advocating for the pursuit of happiness and rejecting cynicism, as demonstrated through personal experiences and impacting others positively.', "Rejection of cynicism and embracing positivity The rejection of cynicism and the advocacy for embracing positivity and happiness are highlighted, with an example of positively impacting a troubled individual who found hope and purpose through the speaker's work.", 'Advocating for inherent benevolence The discussion revolves around advocating for inherent benevolence, rejecting the notion that darkness and depravity are the only valid forms of art, and embracing the belief that goodness and positive change are possible in the world.']}, {'end': 2251.324, 'start': 1575.915, 'title': 'Impact of war on personal lives', 'summary': 'Delves into the emotional impact of war, specifically world war ii and the soviet union, highlighting the haunting experiences, emotional turmoil, and life-altering choices faced by individuals, emphasizing the gravity of war and the contrast between personal happiness and the historical suffering endured.', 'duration': 675.409, 'highlights': ['The emotional impact and haunting experiences of war, particularly World War II and the Soviet Union, are deeply explored, underscoring the gravity and personal turmoil associated with historical events. 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Stresses the significance of individuals from different ancestries speaking up for North Koreans to change natural reactions and perceptions towards them, leading to increased empathy and understanding.', "The significant impact of changing perceptions about North Korea. Discusses the impact of changing perceptions from considering North Koreans as 'others' to realizing that a similar situation could easily have been their own, leading to increased awareness and empathy for their plight.", 'Insights on human nature and empathy. 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The Peter principle.', 'start': 2884.562, 'duration': 1.942}, {'end': 2886.944, 'text': 'Yeah Yeah.', 'start': 2886.524, 'duration': 0.42}, {'end': 2898.011, 'text': 'My hope is that all of us have the possibility for that glimmer, that risk-taking, the leap of faith, whatever the heck that is,', 'start': 2887.365, 'duration': 10.646}, {'end': 2902.075, 'text': 'the leap out of the ordinary, out of the conformity, out of the mediocrity.', 'start': 2898.011, 'duration': 4.064}, {'end': 2903.876, 'text': 'So this is where you and I disagree.', 'start': 2902.455, 'duration': 1.421}, {'end': 2908.2, 'text': 'I think a lot of people are not capable of that.', 'start': 2903.896, 'duration': 4.304}, {'end': 2910.703, 'text': "They're accustomed to it.", 'start': 2908.821, 'duration': 1.882}], 'summary': 'Challenging conformity and mediocrity in companies, advocating for risk-taking and leaping out of the ordinary.', 'duration': 31.405, 'max_score': 2879.298, 'thumbnail': 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Ceausescu's abuse of power and imposition of a personality cult; forcing people to breed for his own desires; building extravagant structures for himself while neglecting the needs of the people.", 'The discussion of rebellion against mediocrity as a form of heroism, exemplified by taking small risks to break bureaucratic rules and conformity, is emphasized as a way to combat the overwhelming mediocrity in companies and society. Rebellion against mediocrity as a form of heroism; taking small risks to break bureaucratic rules and conformity; combating the overwhelming mediocrity in companies and society.', 'The conversation also delves into the lack of conscience in some individuals, suggesting that many people may not possess the capacity for critical thinking or the willingness to take risks and rebel against mediocrity. Lack of conscience in some individuals; skepticism about the capacity of many people to engage in critical thinking or rebellion against mediocrity.']}, {'end': 3381.838, 'start': 2973.313, 'title': 'Human nature and acts of rebellion', 'summary': 'Discusses human nature, the capacity for acts of rebellion, and the impact of small acts of heroism on humanity, emphasizing the need to create societies that encourage free thinking and kindness, while highlighting the consequences of past actions and the importance of personal accountability.', 'duration': 408.525, 'highlights': ['The chapter discusses the capacity for acts of rebellion and the impact of small acts of heroism on humanity, emphasizing the need to create societies that encourage free thinking and kindness. Capacity for acts of rebellion, impact of small acts of heroism, creating societies that encourage free thinking and kindness', "The chapter emphasizes the consequences of past actions and the importance of personal accountability, illustrated through a real-life example of a person's guilt for past bullying. Consequences of past actions, importance of personal accountability, real-life example of past bullying", 'The discussion delves into the concept of human nature and the struggle to balance collaboration and free thinking as a species. 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'So.. 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4689.204, 'text': "And it's very edifying because this is an ideology that's been in many ways swept under the rug.", 'start': 4684.638, 'duration': 4.566}, {'end': 4691.027, 'text': 'No one takes this seriously.', 'start': 4689.224, 'duration': 1.803}], 'summary': 'Various speakers discuss government illegitimacy and malevolence, proposing non-state alternatives. anarchism ideology overlooked.', 'duration': 51.899, 'max_score': 4639.128, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q4639128.jpg'}, {'end': 4779.481, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4747.757, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 4751.479, 'text': "So he's in that way, at least I read he influenced MLK and Gandhi.", 'start': 4747.757, 'duration': 3.722}, {'end': 4759.805, 'text': 'What do you think about this flavor, color of the anarchist flag of nonviolence, nonviolent opposition?', 'start': 4752.38, 'duration': 7.425}, {'end': 4768.971, 'text': "I will put the caveat that 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people are watching this.', 'start': 4798.544, 'duration': 5.763}, {'end': 4809.471, 'text': "And it's going to be a lot harder to be like, I'm OK with this.", 'start': 4805.008, 'duration': 4.463}, {'end': 4817.915, 'text': "I'm OK with human beings, even ones I regard as somehow bad or inferior, to be beaten and attacked by trained dogs.", 'start': 4809.751, 'duration': 8.164}], 'summary': 'Black people faced violence for sitting in front of the bus, challenging racism.', 'duration': 25.058, 'max_score': 4792.857, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q4792857.jpg'}, {'end': 4876.006, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4843.915, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 4845.356, 'text': "I'm not going to fight you back.", 'start': 4843.915, 'duration': 1.441}, {'end': 4848.599, 'text': 'I just want to live peacefully and have the same rights as you.', 'start': 4845.557, 'duration': 3.042}, {'end': 4851.462, 'text': 'And to say, screw you, you should get beaten.', 'start': 4849.22, 'duration': 2.242}, {'end': 4854.725, 'text': "that's a hard pill for a lot of people to swallow.", 'start': 4852.482, 'duration': 2.243}, {'end': 4860.17, 'text': 'So I think he was really, and Gandhi, of course, as well, were excellent in that regard.', 'start': 4855.145, 'duration': 5.025}, {'end': 4861.892, 'text': "There's a little bit of Machiavellianism to it.", 'start': 4860.19, 'duration': 1.702}, {'end': 4869.239, 'text': "They've both been beatified in regard as saints, but their strategy worked very, very well for their purposes.", 'start': 4862.132, 'duration': 7.107}, {'end': 4872.262, 'text': 'So I think just all of us.', 'start': 4869.319, 'duration': 2.943}, {'end': 4876.006, 'text': "When you see someone in this kind of—I know you're wrong,", 'start': 4872.722, 'duration': 3.284}], 'summary': 'Advocacy for nonviolent resistance and its effectiveness demonstrated by gandhi and others.', 'duration': 32.091, 'max_score': 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(relevance score: 2)']}, {'end': 5426.832, 'start': 5036.199, 'title': 'Anarchy and christianity', 'summary': 'Explores the intersection of anarchy and christianity, emphasizing the value of turning the other cheek in human interactions, and the complexities of implementing anarchy in personal life.', 'duration': 390.633, 'highlights': ["Implementing anarchy in personal life involves respecting people's boundaries and not forcing them to do things they wouldn't want to do, while navigating the complexities of human interactions and agreements.", 'Turning the other cheek in human interactions is an underrated technique that allows individuals to maintain their integrity and potentially lead others to reflect on their actions, contributing to better relationships.', 'Game theory suggests reciprocity as the right strategy, but the complexities of human behavior and relationships make it challenging to determine the most advantageous approach.']}], 'duration': 1077.271, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q4349561.jpg', 'highlights': ['Visiting places with historical significance in Ukraine and Russia, reflecting on the emotional impact of the atrocities and suffering experienced in those locations.', 'Discussion about the challenges of language barriers and the concern of speaking Russian to Ukrainians due to the historical and political context.', 'Anticipating unsolicited advice from Russians and the lack of tolerance for it, expressing the frustration of being told what to do by strangers.', "The chapter discusses the upcoming book 'The White Pill' and its coverage of Stalinism, highlighting a scene where Stalin was dying and believed that doctors were plotting against him, showcasing the disturbing nature of the events.", "The chapter explores 'The Death of Stalin' film, drawing a parallel with the author's work on North Korea and discussing the film's humorous approach to a dark subject, emphasizing the disturbing underlying message.", "The chapter delves into 'The Anarchist Handbook', highlighting the agreement among anarchist thinkers on the illegitimacy of government and the malevolence of state actors, while also discussing the diversity of viewpoints within the anarchist ideology.", 'The chapter explores the concept of nonviolent opposition and its impact, drawing insights from the influence of pacifism on social change, referencing Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi, shedding light on the power of nonviolent resistance.', "Implementing anarchy in personal life involves respecting people's boundaries and not forcing them to do things they wouldn't want to do, while navigating the complexities of human interactions and agreements.", 'Turning the other cheek in human interactions is an underrated technique that allows individuals to maintain their integrity and potentially lead others to reflect on their actions, contributing to better relationships.', 'Game theory suggests reciprocity as the right strategy, but the complexities of human behavior and relationships make it challenging to determine the most advantageous approach.']}, {'end': 5964.188, 'segs': [{'end': 5470.238, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 5442.722, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 5447.506, 'text': "when you co-author books and you're walking other people's shoes, you don't know what's a lot of the information.", 'start': 5442.722, 'duration': 4.784}, {'end': 5450.748, 'text': "so if it's a lot of times, it's just a misunderstanding.", 'start': 5447.506, 'duration': 3.242}, {'end': 5459.693, 'text': "But isn't that a fundamentally anarchist question of how we figure out this puzzle of human complexities in order to form voluntary collectives??", 'start': 5451.069, 'duration': 8.624}, {'end': 5461.054, 'text': 'We have to figure that out.', 'start': 5459.733, 'duration': 1.321}, {'end': 5465.076, 'text': "how to make people feel good, how to make people- I agree that's fair.", 'start': 5461.054, 'duration': 4.022}, {'end': 5470.238, 'text': 'I think not only anarchists have to think about this is my point, of course.', 'start': 5466.877, 'duration': 3.361}], 'summary': 'Co-authoring books can lead to misunderstandings; 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Examples include the shift from four or five record labels to direct-to-market music distribution, the expansion of TV stations to include cable, satellite, and platforms like YouTube.', 'The impact of state involvement on competition and choice is highlighted, with a focus on the recent wealth transfer from small and medium businesses to large organizations like Target and Amazon. Notable example includes the massive wealth transfer from small and medium businesses to organizations like Target and Amazon, resulting in trillions of dollars in profits for the latter, while many small and medium businesses struggled or closed down during the lockdowns.', 'The discussion emphasizes the effect of state involvement on favoring large organizations over small businesses, with implications for competition and control. Illustrated by the assertion that state involvement tends to favor large organizations like Amazon over small businesses, as it is easier for them to influence policymakers.']}], 'duration': 536.716, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q5427472.jpg', 'highlights': ['Anarchy as the norm in human relationships, challenging the possibility of non-hierarchical relationships', 'Assessment of the United States government as a hierarchical structure, force and legitimacy in hierarchical structures', 'The trend towards decentralization in markets, such as the music industry and TV stations, has led to increased choice and competition', 'The impact of state involvement on competition and choice, recent wealth transfer from small and medium businesses to large organizations like Target and Amazon', 'The effect of state involvement on favoring large organizations over small businesses, implications for competition and control']}, {'end': 6561.233, 'segs': [{'end': 5993.676, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 5964.528, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 5967.29, 'text': 'So at the same time it does.', 'start': 5964.528, 'duration': 2.762}, {'end': 5976.494, 'text': 'following on your argument, it does seem easier to move and immigrate from state to state within the United States and to other countries.', 'start': 5967.29, 'duration': 9.204}, {'end': 5987.407, 'text': "Do you think that's a form of freedom that embodies anarchism, where you can resist the force of state by choosing where you live.", 'start': 5976.975, 'duration': 10.432}, {'end': 5993.676, 'text': "To some extent, but the line of people, some of these boomers, will go at me on Twitter if I'm going after the police or something and be like.", 'start': 5987.528, 'duration': 6.148}], 'summary': 'Easier migration within us and abroad reflects anarchism freedom, but faces resistance.', 'duration': 29.148, 'max_score': 5964.528, 'thumbnail': 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'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q6284006.jpg'}, {'end': 6427.125, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 6398.663, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 6404.567, 'text': 'The opposition is, in the introduction to the book, I say anarchism can be summed up in one sentence.', 'start': 6398.663, 'duration': 5.904}, {'end': 6405.808, 'text': 'You do not speak for me.', 'start': 6404.807, 'duration': 1.001}, {'end': 6407.389, 'text': 'Everything else is application.', 'start': 6406.288, 'duration': 1.101}, {'end': 6413.913, 'text': "So the claim that somebody I've never met or who I voted against, let's say, I hate Donald Trump.", 'start': 6407.849, 'duration': 6.064}, {'end': 6414.794, 'text': 'I despise him.', 'start': 6413.993, 'duration': 0.801}, {'end': 6416.915, 'text': 'I want Hillary Clinton to be president.', 'start': 6415.454, 'duration': 1.461}, {'end': 6418.056, 'text': "Too bad Trump's your president.", 'start': 6416.955, 'duration': 1.101}, {'end': 6419.357, 'text': "but that's not what I want.", 'start': 6418.336, 'duration': 1.021}, {'end': 6427.125, 'text': 'The idea that this person can come on me and make any claims onto one second of my time, as opposed to try to persuade me.', 'start': 6419.918, 'duration': 7.207}], 'summary': 'An introduction to anarchism and a refusal to accept claims from opposing views.', 'duration': 28.462, 'max_score': 6398.663, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q6398663.jpg'}, {'end': 6561.233, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 6519.099, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 6521.94, 'text': "But you're saying that's the fundamental property of the state.", 'start': 6519.099, 'duration': 2.841}, {'end': 6528.802, 'text': 'I have a sense that the state could become as effective as what we think of as companies.', 'start': 6523.4, 'duration': 5.402}, {'end': 6534.483, 'text': "This is why they can't, because the state 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'src': 'embed', 'start': 7189.235, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 7194.84, 'text': "See, I think that there's value from small government that doesn't engage in wars.", 'start': 7189.235, 'duration': 5.605}, {'end': 7203.829, 'text': 'I do think that the kind of collectives that you imagine functioning well would look like the best version of government that I imagine.', 'start': 7195.241, 'duration': 8.588}, {'end': 7205.09, 'text': 'So- Okay, great.', 'start': 7204.209, 'duration': 0.881}, {'end': 7205.951, 'text': 'What a great endorsement.', 'start': 7205.11, 'duration': 0.841}, {'end': 7207.912, 'text': 'Well, I see them as the same.', 'start': 7206.551, 'duration': 1.361}, {'end': 7210.713, 'text': 'I think a lot of it is just terminology.', 'start': 7208.732, 'duration': 1.981}, {'end': 7216.176, 'text': "I have no problem saying that I'm using the word anarchism incorrectly and to go for what you want.", 'start': 7211.033, 'duration': 5.143}], 'summary': 'Value of small 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are supposed to be the criminals in this picture.', 'start': 7599.428, 'duration': 9.547}], 'summary': 'Politicians have done more harm in the war on drugs than the supposed criminals.', 'duration': 24.748, 'max_score': 7584.227, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q7584227.jpg'}, {'end': 7776.34, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7743.847, 'weight': 9, 'content': [{'end': 7744.808, 'text': "There's the violence.", 'start': 7743.847, 'duration': 0.961}, {'end': 7751.191, 'text': 'I mean, she was more open to the idea of violent opposition versus somebody like Tolstoy.', 'start': 7744.908, 'duration': 6.283}, {'end': 7752.497, 'text': 'Oh, sure, for sure.', 'start': 7751.616, 'duration': 0.881}, {'end': 7756.621, 'text': 'So basically, Emma and Alexander Berkman, their mentor was someone named Johann Most.', 'start': 7752.557, 'duration': 4.064}, {'end': 7762.566, 'text': 'And Johann Most was a very early free speech, not very early, but he was a free speech concern,', 'start': 7757.261, 'duration': 5.305}, {'end': 7767.771, 'text': 'because he published a pamphlet in Europe that was translated in the States about how to build dynamite.', 'start': 7762.566, 'duration': 5.205}, {'end': 7770.073, 'text': 'because his idea was alright.', 'start': 7768.311, 'duration': 1.762}, {'end': 7776.34, 'text': 'you have this oppressive government, this oppressive police force that use batons and bolts against us.', 'start': 7770.073, 'duration': 6.267}], 'summary': 'Discussion on violent opposition and mentorship by johann most.', 'duration': 32.493, 'max_score': 7743.847, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q7743847.jpg'}, {'end': 8015.204, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7961.286, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 7966.951, 'text': 'And, you know, she kind of had these mixed feelings about it, but that is certainly not Emma Goldman at her best.', 'start': 7961.286, 'duration': 5.665}, {'end': 7976.137, 'text': 'Emma Goldman at her best, was about the ultimate freedom of the individual, caring about people who are desperately poor,', 'start': 7967.551, 'duration': 8.586}, {'end': 7980.538, 'text': 'who despised the corporate idea that we all had to be made into cookie cutters,', 'start': 7976.137, 'duration': 4.401}, {'end': 7988.041, 'text': 'um and be interchangeable and all have to start work at the same time and basically our entire lives slave for corporation that have nothing to show for it,', 'start': 7980.538, 'duration': 7.503}, {'end': 7993.343, 'text': 'while they get wealthy and you, you have no opportunity for either, uh, productive work or creative work.', 'start': 7988.041, 'duration': 5.302}, {'end': 8000.208, 'text': 'so, uh that i think the valorization of kind of the lowest, of the low is something i find very admirable.', 'start': 7993.343, 'duration': 6.865}, {'end': 8007.715, 'text': "there's a quote of hers which i think, even for those of us who are, you know, for property rights is anarchist left, anarchism at its best.", 'start': 8000.208, 'duration': 7.507}, {'end': 8009.857, 'text': 'but she goes, go and ask for work.', 'start': 8007.715, 'duration': 2.142}, {'end': 8013.342, 'text': "if they don't give you work, ask for bread.", 'start': 8010.72, 'duration': 2.622}, {'end': 8015.204, 'text': "if they don't give you bread, take bread.", 'start': 8013.342, 'duration': 1.862}], 'summary': 'Emma goldman advocated for individual freedom, despised corporate control, and valued the struggle of the underprivileged.', 'duration': 53.918, 'max_score': 7961.286, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q7961286.jpg'}, {'end': 8064.124, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8033.398, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 8036.499, 'text': "it's going to be very hard for anyone to make the case for property rights now.", 'start': 8033.398, 'duration': 3.101}, {'end': 8043.52, 'text': 'my argument is when you have free enterprise, food becomes so plentiful that now obesity is an issue, but at the time she did not, of course,', 'start': 8036.499, 'duration': 7.021}, {'end': 8046.341, 'text': 'have that data to you know access?', 'start': 8043.52, 'duration': 2.821}, {'end': 8053.383, 'text': 'is there somebody you left out from the book that you thought about leaving in like, uh, some interesting figures.', 'start': 8046.341, 'duration': 7.042}, {'end': 8055.762, 'text': "Yeah, there's a couple.", 'start': 8054.682, 'duration': 1.08}, {'end': 8064.124, 'text': "So Chomsky would have been one, of course, because he's probably one of the biggest anarchist thinkers in contemporary times.", 'start': 8055.862, 'duration': 8.262}], 'summary': 'Discussion includes impact of free enterprise on food abundance and mention of chomsky as a prominent anarchist thinker.', 'duration': 30.726, 'max_score': 8033.398, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q8033398.jpg'}, {'end': 8109.055, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8077.668, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 8080.248, 'text': 'It was deleted from later editions, but people found it and reprinted it.', 'start': 8077.668, 'duration': 2.58}, {'end': 8086.99, 'text': 'And Randolph Bourne, he was an early progressive.', 'start': 8080.268, 'duration': 6.722}, {'end': 8091.191, 'text': 'He was the only one or one of the very few fighting against entering the Great War.', 'start': 8087.31, 'duration': 3.881}, {'end': 8094.532, 'text': 'And he had an essay called War is the Health of the State,', 'start': 8091.671, 'duration': 2.861}, {'end': 8099.173, 'text': 'which is basically about how states love war because it gives them an excuse to increase their power.', 'start': 8094.532, 'duration': 4.641}, {'end': 8102.754, 'text': "And it's very hard to argue against increasing state power in a time of war.", 'start': 8099.573, 'duration': 3.181}, {'end': 8109.055, 'text': "But since he was not himself an anarchist and there was plenty anti-war in there already, I didn't include him, but those would be the ones.", 'start': 8103.174, 'duration': 5.881}], 'summary': "Randolph bourne's anti-war essay 'war is the health of the state' was omitted from later editions, but gained popularity through reprints, highlighting the state's affinity for war and power.", 'duration': 31.387, 'max_score': 8077.668, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q8077668.jpg'}, {'end': 8166.278, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8141.723, 'weight': 11, 'content': [{'end': 8151.148, 'text': 'I mean, I think a lot of people would not ascribe to that term, but are certainly informed with this complete distrust of all authority.', 'start': 8141.723, 'duration': 9.425}, {'end': 8152.769, 'text': 'Murray Rothbard had an essay.', 'start': 8151.448, 'duration': 1.321}, 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it also proposes a shift to a more free enterprise system, using emergency services as an example. additionally, it explores the debate on government intervention, safety nets, and war, highlighting historical and contemporary perspectives on anarchism and government. furthermore, it discusses the author's refusal to vote, advocating for voting based on ideas and issues rather than for leaders, and highlights the flaws in the current voting system. lastly, the chapter explores emma goldman's radical anarchist beliefs, her mentor's advocacy of violent opposition, her stance on violence, her advocacy for ultimate freedom of the individual, and the valuation of the lowest of the low, while discussing the influences and surprising figures related to anarchism.", 'chapters': [{'end': 6934.582, 'start': 6561.553, 'title': 'Government, markets, and regulation', 'summary': 'Discusses the role of government in market regulation, the effectiveness of private governance mechanisms, and the 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The price in a market serves as a strong signal for resource allocation and production decisions, with the profitability of different industries serving as an indicator, such as the 10% profit in the podcasting industry compared to the 2% profit in the plant industry.", 'The chapter discusses the potential similarity between successful private governance mechanisms and the current government of the United States, highlighting the scale and power of large companies like Amazon in comparison to the government. The discussion explores the potential similarities between successful private governance mechanisms and the current government of the United States, while also emphasizing the scale and power of large companies like Amazon in comparison to the government.', 'The chapter raises concerns about the potential growth and influence of large companies like Google and Amazon, and questions the possibility of these companies reaching the size and power of the US government if the government were to be removed. The chapter raises concerns about the potential growth and influence of large companies like Google and Amazon, questioning the possibility of these companies reaching the size and power of the US government in the absence of government regulation and oversight.', 'The proposal for a shift from a government security monopoly to a more free enterprise system is illustrated through the example of emergency services operating similarly to Uber, allowing for multiple companies to respond to different types of emergencies. The proposal for a shift from a government security monopoly to a more free enterprise system is illustrated through the example of emergency services operating similarly to Uber, enabling multiple companies to respond to various types of emergencies, thereby promoting a more free enterprise system.', 'The chapter discusses the role of government in creating a safe space for entrepreneurship, allowing for companies to out-compete it and emphasizing the need for innovators to drive progress in various industries. The chapter discusses the role of government in creating a safe space for entrepreneurship, enabling companies to out-compete it, and highlighting the significance of innovators in driving progress in different industries.']}, {'end': 7258.079, 'start': 6935.242, 'title': 'Anarchy and government: a debate', 'summary': 'Explores the debate on the need for government intervention, the role of safety nets, and the impact of war, highlighting the historical context and contemporary perspectives on anarchism and government.', 'duration': 322.837, 'highlights': ['The chapter explores the debate on the need for government intervention and the role of safety nets The transcript delves into the necessity of government intervention and safety nets for entrepreneurship and freedom, providing historical context and contemporary perspectives.', 'The impact of war on society and the role of small government in avoiding military conflict The discussion emphasizes the negative effects of war as the worst aspect of the state, advocating for small government to avoid engaging in wars and highlighting the societal impact of military conflicts.', 'Historical context of anarchism and the need for safety nets The transcript provides insights into the historical context of anarchism, highlighting the need for safety nets in the absence of a welfare state, addressing issues of poverty, food scarcity, and living conditions during that era.']}, {'end': 7711.919, 'start': 7260.1, 'title': 'Voting for ideas and issues', 'summary': "Discusses the author's refusal to vote, advocating for voting based on ideas and issues rather than for leaders, and highlights the flaws in the current voting system, particularly in representation and criminal justice.", 'duration': 451.819, 'highlights': ['The author refuses to vote for leaders, advocating for voting based on ideas and issues, and highlights the flaws in the current voting system, particularly in representation and criminal justice.', 'The 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and highlighting the influence of Most's pamphlet on building dynamite.", "Emma Goldman's stance on violence and ultimate freedom of the individual The chapter discusses Emma Goldman's mixed feelings about violence, her advocacy for the ultimate freedom of the individual, and her support for those desperately poor, emphasizing her belief in the individual's right to take bread if denied work or bread.", "Influences and surprising figures related to anarchism The discussion extends to influences and surprising figures related to anarchism, mentioning Chomsky, Herbert Spencer, and Randolph Bourne, while highlighting the criteria of allies and enemies according to Murray Rothbard's essay."]}], 'duration': 1631.423, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q6561553.jpg', 'highlights': ['The price in a market is a strong signal for resource allocation and production decisions, with the profitability of different industries serving as an indicator.', 'The chapter raises concerns about the potential growth and influence of large companies like Google and Amazon, questioning the possibility of these companies reaching the size and power of the US government in the absence of government regulation and oversight.', 'The proposal for a shift from a government security monopoly to a more free enterprise system is illustrated through the example of emergency services operating similarly to Uber, enabling multiple companies to respond to various types of emergencies, thereby promoting a more free enterprise system.', 'The chapter discusses the role of government in creating a safe space for entrepreneurship, enabling companies to out-compete it, and highlighting the significance of innovators in driving progress in different industries.', 'The chapter explores the debate on the need for government intervention and the role of safety nets, providing historical context and contemporary perspectives.', 'The discussion emphasizes the negative effects of war as the worst aspect of the state, advocating for small government to avoid engaging in wars and highlighting the societal impact of military conflicts.', 'The transcript provides insights into the historical context of anarchism, highlighting the need for safety nets in the absence of a welfare state, addressing issues of poverty, food scarcity, and living conditions during that era.', 'The author refuses to vote for leaders, advocating for voting based on ideas and issues, and highlights the flaws in the current voting system, particularly in representation and criminal justice.', 'The discussion delves into the need for voting based on ideas and issues instead of leaders, particularly in relation to criminal justice and drug policies.', "The chapter delves into Emma Goldman's old school radical anarchist beliefs and her mentor Johann Most's advocacy of violent opposition, contrasting her ideas with those of Tolstoy and highlighting the influence of Most's pamphlet on building dynamite.", "The chapter discusses Emma Goldman's mixed feelings about violence, her advocacy for the ultimate freedom of the individual, and her support for those desperately poor, emphasizing her belief in the individual's right to take bread if denied work or bread.", "The discussion extends to influences and surprising figures related to anarchism, mentioning Chomsky, Herbert Spencer, and Randolph Bourne, while highlighting the criteria of allies and enemies according to Murray Rothbard's essay."]}, {'end': 9431.922, 'segs': [{'end': 8263.446, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8192.976, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 8200.521, 'text': 'many people in certain fringe elements are just essentially or are decreasingly fringe and increasing mainstream elements are.', 'start': 8192.976, 'duration': 7.545}, {'end': 8209.727, 'text': 'realizing that this idea that whatever the state does is somehow morally binding or legitimate is something that at 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increasing mainstream acceptance of such views.', 'duration': 70.47, 'max_score': 8192.976, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q8192976.jpg'}, {'end': 8714.305, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8688.223, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 8695.673, 'text': "at least give me somewhat hostile is not to make her have negative consequences for doing something that she didn't need to do.", 'start': 8688.223, 'duration': 7.45}, {'end': 8701.917, 'text': 'My job is to make sure that the experience is a positive one for her as the host.', 'start': 8696.133, 'duration': 5.784}, {'end': 8709.061, 'text': "So when I'm the guest, I always feel that my job is to make the host look good and make the host not feel like it's work.", 'start': 8702.037, 'duration': 7.024}, {'end': 8714.305, 'text': 'And the audience really likes that because instead of it being an interview or intense, it is a conversation.', 'start': 8709.522, 'duration': 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'duration': 2.802}, {'end': 8781.535, 'text': 'um this week?', 'start': 8780.934, 'duration': 0.601}, {'end': 8791.863, 'text': 'yeah, this week, i was kind of surprised that, um, he mentioned that human animal hybrids was like the number,', 'start': 8781.535, 'duration': 10.328}], 'summary': 'Connection, humor, and respect were evident in the podcast with alex jones.', 'duration': 29.344, 'max_score': 8762.519, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q8762519.jpg'}, {'end': 9067.453, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 9031.374, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 9035.578, 'text': 'Unfortunately, the same problem with language applies to a lot of other areas.', 'start': 9031.374, 'duration': 4.204}, {'end': 9037.339, 'text': "100%, that's the nature of language, yeah.", 'start': 9035.598, 'duration': 1.741}, {'end': 9039.741, 'text': "It's used not just to communicate, but to obfuscate.", 'start': 9037.719, 'duration': 2.022}, {'end': 9048.441, 'text': 'obviously, that could be fixed by coming up with different words to, uh, to label conspiracy theories that are much more likely to be true.', 'start': 9039.975, 'duration': 8.466}, {'end': 9052.843, 'text': 'yeah, power elite analysis is another, is basically conspiracy theory.', 'start': 9048.441, 'duration': 4.402}, {'end': 9056.146, 'text': 'well, this is the black pill versus white pill question.', 'start': 9052.843, 'duration': 3.303}, {'end': 9067.453, 'text': 'sure, with the abyss, do you think thinking about these things can, can destroy the mind, can, uh, make you deeply cynical about the world?', 'start': 9056.146, 'duration': 11.307}], 'summary': 'Language obfuscates and labels conspiracy theories; 100% nature of language.', 'duration': 36.079, 'max_score': 9031.374, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q9031374.jpg'}], 'start': 8192.976, 'title': 'Questioning government and war', 'summary': "Examines the mainstream acceptance of questioning the state's moral legitimacy, especially in war, and discusses potential consequences of government actions.", 'chapters': [{'end': 8263.446, 'start': 8192.976, 'title': 'Questioning government and war', 'summary': 'Discusses the increasing mainstream acceptance of questioning the moral legitimacy of the state, particularly in relation to war, and the potential consequences of government actions.', 'duration': 70.47, 'highlights': ['The idea of questioning the moral legitimacy of the state is becoming more mainstream, with groups like libertarians advocating for harsh scrutiny of government actions.', "War is highlighted as an issue where thorough analysis and questioning of the government's actions is crucial, especially considering the devastating consequences it can have on innocent people.", "The profitability of government actions is criticized as a primary motivation, reflecting the government's most venal and worst aspects."]}, {'end': 8655.637, 'start': 8263.566, 'title': 'Deciding to move: new york to austin', 'summary': 'Discusses the decision to move from new york to austin, highlighting reasons such as high real estate prices in new york, the affordability of real estate in austin, and the pursuit of freedom and opportunity, while also exploring the art of engaging in meaningful conversations and creating a safe space for intellectual discussions.', 'duration': 392.071, 'highlights': ['Deciding to move from New York to Austin due to high real estate prices in New York and the affordability of real estate in Austin.', "The pursuit of freedom and opportunity and the desire to maximize life's potential by embracing ambitious opportunities.", 'Exploring the art of engaging in meaningful conversations and creating a safe space for intellectual discussions, making individuals feel comfortable to express themselves and have fun.', 'The importance of putting effort into engaging with different individuals, including intellectuals, and creating a platform for diverse conversations.']}, {'end': 9193.551, 'start': 8656.077, 'title': 'Navigating interviews and conversations', 'summary': 'Discusses the approach to hosting interviews, exemplified through navigating a conversation with a controversial figure, alex jones, and emphasizes the importance of valuing relationships over political views, while critically analyzing conspiracy theories and their societal impact.', 'duration': 537.474, 'highlights': ["The importance of valuing relationships over political views is exemplified through the host's approach to interviews, emphasizing the goal of ensuring a positive experience for the guest and fostering a conversational atmosphere.", "The successful and respectful handling of a conversation with Alex Jones is highlighted, focusing on the host's ability to translate and engage in a coherent intellectual discussion, resulting in an overwhelmingly positive response.", 'Critical 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The speaker mentions getting stopped every day by people, indicating an escalating rate of attention and recognition.', 'The speaker emphasizes the importance of showing gratitude and genuine respect, highlighting the need to reciprocate kindness and respect shown by others. The speaker stresses the significance of expressing gratitude and reciprocating respect, urging individuals to show appreciation for the kindness and respect they receive.', 'The chapter discusses the decision to prioritize genuine connections over fame, with the speaker choosing to converse with someone they love rather than a famous individual for a podcast episode. The speaker shares the decision to prioritize genuine connections over fame by choosing to talk to someone they love for a podcast episode instead of a famous individual.', "The chapter ends with a quote about the nature of friendship, emphasizing the speaker's sentiments towards their friendship with Michael Malice. The chapter concludes with a quote about the nature of friendship, reflecting the speaker's feelings towards their friendship with Michael Malice."]}], 'duration': 1238.946, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/R5rNoV1Qy_Q/pics/R5rNoV1Qy_Q8192976.jpg', 'highlights': ['The idea of questioning the moral legitimacy of the state is becoming more mainstream, with groups like libertarians advocating for harsh scrutiny of government actions.', "War is highlighted as an issue where thorough analysis and questioning of the government's actions is crucial, especially considering the devastating consequences it can have on innocent people.", "The profitability of government actions is criticized as a primary motivation, reflecting the government's most venal and worst aspects.", "The importance of valuing relationships over political views is exemplified through the host's approach to interviews, emphasizing the goal of ensuring a positive experience for the guest and fostering a conversational atmosphere.", "The successful and respectful handling of a conversation with Alex Jones is highlighted, focusing on the host's ability to translate and engage in a coherent intellectual discussion, resulting in an overwhelmingly positive response.", 'Critical analysis of conspiracy theories is discussed, addressing the societal perception and categorization of conspiracy theories, highlighting the need for discernment and distinguishing between valid claims and baseless theories.']}], 'highlights': ['Discussion of the allegory in Animal Farm, animals becoming as oppressive as humans, reflection of broader totalitarian dictatorships.', 'Emphasis on the courage of left-wing voices in opposing totalitarian communism, advocating for freedom.', 'Role of George Orwell, Emma Goldman, and Albert Camus in opposing totalitarianism, emphasis on the value of freedom in their opposition.', 'Camus emphasized the importance of doing the right thing, even if the consequences may not be favorable, as a loose definition of heroism.', "The chapter emphasizes the significance of choosing battles wisely and the potential for heroism in small, everyday actions, such as making someone's birthday special, which can have a lasting impact.", "The rejection of cynicism and the advocacy for embracing positivity and happiness are highlighted, with an example of positively impacting a troubled individual who found hope and purpose through the speaker's work.", 'The emotional impact and haunting experiences of war, particularly World War II and the Soviet Union, are deeply explored, underscoring the gravity and personal turmoil associated with historical events.', 'The common nature of evil in individuals with power is exemplified by Ceausescu, the dictator of Romania, who forced people to breed for his own whims and built extravagant structures for himself while neglecting the needs of the people.', 'The concept of joy and finding happiness in challenging situations, and the anticipation of a trip to Russia and Ukraine with a close friend.', 'Visiting places with historical significance in Ukraine and Russia, reflecting on the emotional impact of the atrocities and suffering experienced in those locations.', "The chapter discusses the upcoming book 'The White Pill' and its coverage of Stalinism, highlighting a scene where Stalin was dying and believed that doctors were plotting against him, showcasing the disturbing nature of the events.", "The chapter explores 'The Anarchist Handbook', highlighting the agreement among anarchist thinkers on the illegitimacy of government and the malevolence of state actors, while also discussing the diversity of viewpoints within the anarchist ideology.", 'The concept of freedom of movement as a form of resistance within the United States and other countries', 'The price in a market is a strong signal for resource allocation and production decisions, with the profitability of different industries serving as an indicator.', 'The proposal for a shift from a government security monopoly to a more free enterprise system is illustrated through the example of emergency services operating similarly to Uber, enabling multiple companies to respond to various types of emergencies, thereby promoting a more free enterprise system.', 'The discussion emphasizes the negative effects of war as the worst aspect of the state, advocating for small government to avoid engaging in wars and highlighting the societal impact of military conflicts.', 'The idea of questioning the moral legitimacy of the state is becoming more mainstream, with groups like libertarians advocating for harsh scrutiny of government actions.', "War is highlighted as an issue where thorough analysis and questioning of the government's actions is crucial, especially considering the devastating consequences it can have on innocent people.", "The successful and respectful handling of a conversation with Alex Jones is highlighted, focusing on the host's ability to translate and engage in a coherent intellectual discussion, resulting in an overwhelmingly positive response."]}