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Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11 | Lex Fridman Podcast #220

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Niels Jorgensen is a former New York firefighter for over 21 years, who was there at Ground Zero on September 11th, 2001. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - ROKA: https://roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order - MUD\WTR: https://mudwtr.com/lex and use code LEX to get 5% off - Magic Spoon: https://magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get $5 off - Blinkist: https://blinkist.com/lex and use code LEX to get 25% off premium EPISODE LINKS: Niels's 20 for 20 Podcast: https://ironlightlabs.org/20-for-20/ 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/ Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 3:12 - September 11, 2001 31:07 - Falling man 35:18 - Ground Zero 41:36 - 20 for 20 44:47 - What it means to be a great firefighter 47:31 - Why did you become a firefighter? 49:20 - Tally Ho 52:05 - New view of the world 59:35 - Empathy 1:04:08 - Leukemia 1:19:37 - New York City 1:25:47 - John Feal 1:39:17 - Conspiracy theories 1:48:05 - Faith 1:50:04 - Modern communication 1:54:30 - Hand written letters 2:08:21 - Love 2:20:05 - War in Afghanistan 2:31:44 - Brave stories from 9/11 SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman

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'This podcast tells his story and the story of other great men and women who were there that day.', 'start': 17.724, 'duration': 6.142}, {'end': 32.247, 'text': 'Some of the stories we talk about are part of a new limited podcast series that Niels hosts called 20 for 20,', 'start': 24.626, 'duration': 7.621}, {'end': 35.85, 'text': 'with 20 episodes for the 20 years since 9-11..', 'start': 32.247, 'duration': 3.603}, {'end': 40.291, 'text': 'To support this podcast, please check out our sponsors in the description.', 'start': 36.89, 'duration': 3.401}, {'end': 49.425, 'text': 'As a side note, please allow me to say a few words about the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.', 'start': 41.536, 'duration': 7.889}], 'summary': 'Niels jorgensen, a 9/11 firefighter, shares his story and hosts a podcast with 20 episodes for 20 years since 9-11.', 'duration': 49.336, 'max_score': 0.089, 'thumbnail': 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It was somber because just prior to getting on the bus, the first tower went down.', 'start': 1091.277, 'duration': 8.251}, {'end': 1109.961, 'text': 'So we figured that I heard 114, my lieutenant, Dennis Oberg, heard him on the radio and he, uh.', 'start': 1100.129, 'duration': 9.832}, {'end': 1110.922, 'text': 'he said 114.', 'start': 1109.961, 'duration': 0.961}, {'end': 1114.525, 'text': "uh, manhattan, we're on your frequency, what's you know?", 'start': 1110.922, 'duration': 3.603}, {'end': 1115.265, 'text': 'what do you need us?', 'start': 1114.525, 'duration': 0.74}, {'end': 1124.292, 'text': 'and they said uh, tally ho, which is our nickname, tally ho, respond in the west to the command post and uh, receive your orders.', 'start': 1115.265, 'duration': 9.027}, {'end': 1125.893, 'text': 'and i heard dennis take tally ho 10-4 and uh.', 'start': 1124.292, 'duration': 1.601}, {'end': 1135.754, 'text': "Then it's a little while after that they were proceeding to go into.", 'start': 1129.451, 'duration': 6.303}, {'end': 1137.054, 'text': 'I believe it was.', 'start': 1135.754, 'duration': 1.3}, {'end': 1142.276, 'text': "I get this mixed up and I'm sorry, I should know this by the back of my hand, but sometimes it's just such a haze.", 'start': 1137.054, 'duration': 5.222}, {'end': 1148.759, 'text': 'But the second tower hit was the first one to go down and they were heading over to go in it.', 'start': 1142.316, 'duration': 6.443}, {'end': 1154.381, 'text': 'And all of a sudden he looked up and he saw like what he thought to be disintegration and he turned the guys around.', 'start': 1148.999, 'duration': 5.382}, {'end': 1157.103, 'text': "He said, run, just run, don't look back, don't look up, go.", 'start': 1154.421, 'duration': 2.682}, {'end': 1159.546, 'text': 'They sprinted as fast as they could.', 'start': 1158.123, 'duration': 1.423}, {'end': 1162.493, 'text': 'And they dove under a fire truck.', 'start': 1160.408, 'duration': 2.085}, {'end': 1166.502, 'text': 'And the guys that were sprinting behind them 40 feet away were..', 'start': 1163.616, 'duration': 2.886}, {'end': 1170.009, 'text': 'underneath the pile that was 10 stories deep.', 'start': 1167.907, 'duration': 2.102}, {'end': 1170.81, 'text': 'They were killed.', 'start': 1170.289, 'duration': 0.521}, {'end': 1181.42, 'text': "And just further into that pile was his rookie son, Dennis' rookie son, who was working in Ladder 105, which was my first command in the department.", 'start': 1171.911, 'duration': 9.509}, {'end': 1184.542, 'text': 'I worked for, proudly served for three years.', 'start': 1182.18, 'duration': 2.362}, {'end': 1196.104, 'text': 'And just aside them was my childhood best friend, John Chard, and his crew from 201.', 'start': 1185.984, 'duration': 10.12}, {'end': 1197.004, 'text': 'They were all killed.', 'start': 1196.104, 'duration': 0.9}, {'end': 1210.806, 'text': "And the strange irony to that is that Dennis' son, Dennis Jr., was working under the wing of a senior man, as we say.", 'start': 1199.245, 'duration': 11.561}, {'end': 1215.767, 'text': "A senior man, is a guy with a lot of experience and he'll watch over you.", 'start': 1210.866, 'duration': 4.901}, {'end': 1222.128, 'text': "make sure you don't veer off like I veer off a lot talking and you don't veer off when you get yourself hurt.", 'start': 1215.767, 'duration': 6.361}, {'end': 1228.286, 'text': 'In the morning of the 1993 bombing, Henry Miller was my senior man.', 'start': 1224.009, 'duration': 4.277}, {'end': 1237.208, 'text': 'And I was the young guy under his wing.', 'start': 1235.708, 'duration': 1.5}, {'end': 1239.409, 'text': 'And he protected me.', 'start': 1238.609, 'duration': 0.8}, {'end': 1244.99, 'text': "And toward the end of the day, he looked around and he said, kid, it's a bad day.", 'start': 1241.169, 'duration': 3.821}, {'end': 1248.231, 'text': "And he said, they didn't do it right.", 'start': 1245.01, 'duration': 3.221}, {'end': 1249.851, 'text': 'They blew it up in the middle.', 'start': 1248.831, 'duration': 1.02}, {'end': 1256.273, 'text': 'If they did it in a corner, they would have dropped this building half mile down at Canal Street.', 'start': 1251.132, 'duration': 5.141}, {'end': 1259.602, 'text': "But don't kid yourself, they'll be back and they'll do it.", 'start': 1257.54, 'duration': 2.062}, {'end': 1260.863, 'text': "And they'll do it right next time.", 'start': 1259.622, 'duration': 1.241}, {'end': 1266.689, 'text': "And it's so strange and so prophetic because he was there with him.", 'start': 1262.305, 'duration': 4.384}, {'end': 1267.55, 'text': 'He died with Dennis.', 'start': 1266.729, 'duration': 0.821}, {'end': 1268.35, 'text': 'He knew it.', 'start': 1267.91, 'duration': 0.44}, {'end': 1273.996, 'text': 'And like 1994, we had a training manual with a picture of the towers with a target.', 'start': 1269.572, 'duration': 4.424}, {'end': 1280.102, 'text': 'And it said, not a matter of if, but a matter of when be prepared.', 'start': 1274.977, 'duration': 5.125}, {'end': 1285.941, 'text': "And it's one thing, it was like people knew, right? And we didn't stop it.", 'start': 1282.299, 'duration': 3.642}], 'summary': 'During 9/11, a firefighter and his crew witnessed the tragic events, including the loss of friends and family members.', 'duration': 205.717, 'max_score': 1080.224, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa701080224.jpg'}, {'end': 1114.525, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1083.929, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 1089.976, 'text': 'There was a lot of people fleeing, coming over the bridge in waves, so it affected the inbound.', 'start': 1083.929, 'duration': 6.047}, {'end': 1099.528, 'text': 'What was the mood like among the crew? It was somber because just prior to getting on the bus, the first tower went down.', 'start': 1091.277, 'duration': 8.251}, {'end': 1109.961, 'text': 'So we figured that I heard 114, my lieutenant, Dennis Oberg, heard him on the radio and he, uh.', 'start': 1100.129, 'duration': 9.832}, {'end': 1110.922, 'text': 'he said 114.', 'start': 1109.961, 'duration': 0.961}, {'end': 1114.525, 'text': "uh, manhattan, we're on your frequency, what's you know?", 'start': 1110.922, 'duration': 3.603}], 'summary': 'Crew witnessed 114 people fleeing after the first tower went down, affecting inbound traffic.', 'duration': 30.596, 'max_score': 1083.929, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa701083929.jpg'}, {'end': 1583.363, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1551.897, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 1557.002, 'text': "And then the realization came, it was like, wow, the tower's down.", 'start': 1551.897, 'duration': 5.105}, {'end': 1559.864, 'text': 'So now it was like, wow, this is really on.', 'start': 1557.602, 'duration': 2.262}, {'end': 1563.026, 'text': 'So we just took off and got that boss.', 'start': 1560.104, 'duration': 2.922}, {'end': 1573.915, 'text': 'So if you thought many of the guys on 114 were dead, If you thought that, did you think you were going to die?', 'start': 1564.928, 'duration': 8.987}, {'end': 1577.598, 'text': "I mean if you're rushing towards the rubble.", 'start': 1573.935, 'duration': 3.663}, {'end': 1583.363, 'text': 'As crazy as it sounds, I never thought that the other tower would go down.', 'start': 1579.16, 'duration': 4.203}], 'summary': 'Realization of tower collapse, rescue efforts, disbelief of second tower collapse.', 'duration': 31.466, 'max_score': 1551.897, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa701551897.jpg'}, {'end': 1700.663, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1669.773, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 1678.814, 'text': 'and there was people on the ground who were doused with jet fuel that was already burning and they were lit on fire on the ground.', 'start': 1669.773, 'duration': 9.041}, {'end': 1683.976, 'text': 'It was just insane how vast the destruction path was.', 'start': 1679.255, 'duration': 4.721}, {'end': 1689.178, 'text': 'As a firefighter, what are you supposed to do with that scale of fire?', 'start': 1683.996, 'duration': 5.182}, {'end': 1700.663, 'text': 'I think the first bosses and the first chiefs were just going to do their best to get, as we get, hose lines.', 'start': 1689.198, 'duration': 11.465}], 'summary': "Jet fuel doused people on ground, vast destruction path, firefighter's challenge.", 'duration': 30.89, 'max_score': 1669.773, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa701669773.jpg'}], 'start': 937.29, 'title': '9/11 first responder experiences', 'summary': 'Details the immediate response of a fire department to the 9/11 attack, including the dispatch of ladder 114 to the world trade center. it also recounts the harrowing experience of a first responder during the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the chaos, loss of life, and heroic efforts to save lives amidst the destruction.', 'chapters': [{'end': 1137.054, 'start': 937.29, 'title': '911 response: rush to the towers', 'summary': 'Describes the immediate response of a fire department to the 9/11 attack, including the dispatch of ladder 114 to the world trade center and their subsequent efforts to mobilize and assist in the crisis.', 'duration': 199.764, 'highlights': ['The fire department responded to the 9/11 attack by dispatching Ladder 114 to the World Trade Center, where the crew faced the daunting task of responding to the unfolding crisis. Dispatch of Ladder 114 to World Trade Center, crew faced daunting task', 'The firehouse had to log all daily events, and the speaker logged himself and 12 others in as reporting for duty in response to the crisis. Logging of events at the firehouse, speaker and 12 others logged in for duty', 'The crew mobilized by getting a city bus and picking up off-duty personnel from other fire companies to assist in the crisis response. Mobilization via city bus, picking up off-duty personnel']}, {'end': 1810.098, 'start': 1137.054, 'title': '9/11 tragedy and first responder experience', 'summary': 'Recounts the harrowing experience of a first responder during the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the chaos, loss of life, and the heroic efforts to save lives amidst the destruction, with a vivid description of the collapse of the towers and the challenges faced by the first responders.', 'duration': 673.044, 'highlights': ['The collapse of the towers and the challenges faced by the first responders. The first responder describes the collapse of the towers, the vast destruction path, and the challenges faced by the first responders in fighting the massive fire and rescuing people amidst the chaos.', 'The harrowing experience of a first responder during the 9/11 attacks. The first responder recounts the harrowing experience of witnessing the towers collapse, the loss of lives, and the chaos faced by the first responders as they struggled to save lives amidst the destruction.', 'The heroic efforts to save lives amidst the destruction. 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So there's this famous photograph of a falling man.", 'start': 1863.668, 'duration': 9.105}, {'end': 1881.037, 'text': "So many people had to decide when they're above the fire or in the fire whether to jump out of the building or to burn to death.", 'start': 1872.793, 'duration': 8.244}, {'end': 1890.643, 'text': 'What do you make of that decision? What do you make of that situation? Those people who jumped, those were acts of sheer desperation.', 'start': 1881.898, 'duration': 8.745}, {'end': 1899.949, 'text': "I've been in fires and just minor burns, but minor in situation, but I've been trapped, caught somewhat,", 'start': 1891.483, 'duration': 8.466}, {'end': 1903.251, 'text': 'ended up in a burn center for nothing serious at all.', 'start': 1899.949, 'duration': 3.302}, {'end': 1913.978, 'text': "But for those brief seconds, half a minute was, thank God, if I didn't have my fire gear on, I would have been burned to a very, very horrible level.", 'start': 1903.291, 'duration': 10.687}, {'end': 1917.581, 'text': 'Those people were burning alive.', 'start': 1914.699, 'duration': 2.882}, {'end': 1924.901, 'text': 'And they had the choice of either to stay there and burn alive or to launch themselves.', 'start': 1918.9, 'duration': 6.001}, {'end': 1928.602, 'text': 'And some of them.', 'start': 1925.901, 'duration': 2.701}, {'end': 1931.323, 'text': "I don't fault 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Engine 216, was struck by a jumper.', 'start': 1960.57, 'duration': 7.762}, {'end': 1980.543, 'text': 'And one of my dear friends was ordered to help take him, and they knew he was passed away because he was hit by a flying missile.', 'start': 1969.472, 'duration': 11.071}], 'summary': 'Wars in the middle east cost america over $6 trillion, resulting in budget cuts for fire protection and tragic choices for 9/11 victims.', 'duration': 80.525, 'max_score': 1810.118, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa701810118.jpg'}, {'end': 2479.512, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2431.049, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 2434.992, 'text': 'His brother, Frank, decided in his name.', 'start': 2431.049, 'duration': 3.943}, {'end': 2443.318, 'text': "in perpetuity, he's got a fund that now builds a home for every Gold Star family, for every seriously battle-wounded warrior.", 'start': 2434.992, 'duration': 8.326}, {'end': 2449.166, 'text': 'for every seriously wounded first responder or killed in a line of duty first responder.', 'start': 2444.161, 'duration': 5.005}, {'end': 2452.25, 'text': "If they had a home, they'll pay the mortgage.", 'start': 2449.787, 'duration': 2.463}, {'end': 2454.893, 'text': "If they didn't have a home, they give them a home.", 'start': 2452.85, 'duration': 2.043}, {'end': 2461.92, 'text': "And especially if it's a severely battle wounded, they give them a smart home because these poor guys come home with no limbs.", 'start': 2456.154, 'duration': 5.766}, {'end': 2472.126, 'text': "So the beauty of Steven and his selfless act was that he's now helped thousands and thousands of people.", 'start': 2464.801, 'duration': 7.325}, {'end': 2473.948, 'text': 'I mean, Tunnel to Towers is incredible.', 'start': 2472.146, 'duration': 1.802}, {'end': 2479.512, 'text': "That's part of our mission is to bring awareness to these great people at Tunnel to Towers, what they do.", 'start': 2474.028, 'duration': 5.484}], 'summary': "Steven's fund builds homes for gold star families, wounded warriors, and first responders, aiding thousands of people.", 'duration': 48.463, 'max_score': 2431.049, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa702431049.jpg'}, {'end': 2611.824, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2563.261, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 2569.163, 'text': 'i mean those those 13 brave souls we lost, you know, a week or two ago in afghanistan.', 'start': 2563.261, 'duration': 5.902}, {'end': 2571.284, 'text': "they're brand new soldiers and marines.", 'start': 2569.163, 'duration': 2.121}, {'end': 2576.266, 'text': "they make 22 000 an hour, but they don't work 40 hours a week.", 'start': 2571.284, 'duration': 4.982}, {'end': 2577.227, 'text': 'they work 80.', 'start': 2576.266, 'duration': 0.961}, {'end': 2582.529, 'text': 'they work 90 hours a week, so they make it about six bucks an hour, and you know what they sign up.', 'start': 2577.227, 'duration': 5.302}, {'end': 2592.432, 'text': "And firefighters and cops and medics and EMTs, nurses, emergency room doctors they don't really make a lot of money.", 'start': 2583.686, 'duration': 8.746}, {'end': 2594.993, 'text': "I mean, they're starting salary right now for a New York cop.", 'start': 2592.472, 'duration': 2.521}, {'end': 2596.774, 'text': 'I was a New York cop for two years first.', 'start': 2595.053, 'duration': 1.721}, {'end': 2603.999, 'text': 'I made $12.25 an hour back in 1989 to get shot at during the crack wars.', 'start': 2597.515, 'duration': 6.484}, {'end': 2611.824, 'text': 'If you made $11 an hour with a family of four, you were entitled to welfare back then.', 'start': 2605.039, 'duration': 6.785}], 'summary': 'New soldiers and marines work 80-90 hours a week, earning about $6 an hour. first-year new york cops made $12.25 an hour in 1989.', 'duration': 48.563, 'max_score': 2563.261, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa702563261.jpg'}, {'end': 2712.264, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2671.041, 'weight': 7, 'content': [{'end': 2672.621, 'text': 'And she was dead a few days later.', 'start': 2671.041, 'duration': 1.58}, {'end': 2676.702, 'text': 'She was so thrilled to be making $7 an hour helping people.', 'start': 2673.461, 'duration': 3.241}, {'end': 2682.023, 'text': "Isn't that huge? That to me says, that's a true sign of character right there.", 'start': 2676.962, 'duration': 5.061}, {'end': 2685.824, 'text': "And it's important for our society to elevate those people as heroes.", 'start': 2682.503, 'duration': 3.321}, {'end': 2689.364, 'text': 'Let me ask you about firefighting.', 'start': 2687.284, 'duration': 2.08}, {'end': 2699.226, 'text': 'What do you think it means to be a great firefighter and a great man, a great human being, in a situation like you were in in 9-11?', 'start': 2690.644, 'duration': 8.582}, {'end': 2705.979, 'text': "You know that's kind of a broad term.", 'start': 2703.137, 'duration': 2.842}, {'end': 2712.264, 'text': 'Like some, you know, you can go to different firehouses and they might have a different definition of what they consider a great firefighter.', 'start': 2706.079, 'duration': 6.185}], 'summary': 'Elevating $7/hr helpers as heroes is crucial for society.', 'duration': 41.223, 'max_score': 2671.041, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa702671041.jpg'}, {'end': 2954.305, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2923.691, 'weight': 9, 'content': [{'end': 2925.453, 'text': "He goes, you can't, you're 14.", 'start': 2923.691, 'duration': 1.762}, {'end': 2928.075, 'text': 'But I just wanted to do it so bad.', 'start': 2925.453, 'duration': 2.622}, {'end': 2930.557, 'text': 'And I just wanted to help people.', 'start': 2929.296, 'duration': 1.261}, {'end': 2933.038, 'text': 'I just wanted to be like my dad.', 'start': 2930.817, 'duration': 2.221}, {'end': 2936.259, 'text': "He'd come home smiling, as tired as he was.", 'start': 2933.698, 'duration': 2.561}, {'end': 2939.8, 'text': 'And he fought fires in the 60s and 70s when the city was burning.', 'start': 2936.399, 'duration': 3.401}, {'end': 2943.842, 'text': "And he'd still, as exhausted as he was, he'd still be smiling.", 'start': 2939.82, 'duration': 4.022}, {'end': 2950.224, 'text': 'I wanted to smile at work and I used to, I got paid to laugh and joke.', 'start': 2945.362, 'duration': 4.862}, {'end': 2954.305, 'text': 'I got paid to cry sometimes, but man, we laughed a lot.', 'start': 2950.864, 'duration': 3.441}], 'summary': 'A 14-year-old aspires to help people like his dad, who fought fires in the 60s and 70s, and wanted to bring joy to work.', 'duration': 30.614, 'max_score': 2923.691, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa702923691.jpg'}, {'end': 3054.839, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3028.905, 'weight': 10, 'content': [{'end': 3033.686, 'text': 'So the boss is off the truck, you operate the radio for them as the driver.', 'start': 3028.905, 'duration': 4.781}, {'end': 3039.869, 'text': "So when they call them and they'd say, You know, Ladder 114 responding to 52nd Street, 3rd Avenue structure fire.", 'start': 3033.746, 'duration': 6.123}, {'end': 3043.351, 'text': "You're supposed to get back and say, Ladder 114, 10-4.", 'start': 3040.449, 'duration': 2.902}, {'end': 3044.732, 'text': 'But he refused to do that.', 'start': 3043.592, 'duration': 1.14}, {'end': 3046.674, 'text': "He'd say, Ladder 114, tally-ho.", 'start': 3044.772, 'duration': 1.902}, {'end': 3049.276, 'text': "Because that's what they'd yell when they'd jump out the plane.", 'start': 3046.694, 'duration': 2.582}, {'end': 3052.258, 'text': 'So all these years later, it stuck.', 'start': 3050.356, 'duration': 1.902}, {'end': 3054.839, 'text': "And it's a little bit of a bragging right.", 'start': 3052.538, 'duration': 2.301}], 'summary': "A truck operator refused to use standard radio code, saying 'tally-ho' instead, as a nod to parachuting tradition.", 'duration': 25.934, 'max_score': 3028.905, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa703028905.jpg'}, {'end': 3158.824, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3128.195, 'weight': 11, 'content': [{'end': 3140.421, 'text': 'If we just step back in the events of 9-11, on the side of the people that flew into the towers, what do you take away from that day about the nature,', 'start': 3128.195, 'duration': 12.226}, {'end': 3142.962, 'text': 'about human nature, about good and evil?', 'start': 3140.421, 'duration': 2.541}, {'end': 3145.904, 'text': 'How did that change your view of the world?', 'start': 3144.103, 'duration': 1.801}, {'end': 3151.716, 'text': 'I witnessed evil firsthand.', 'start': 3149.514, 'duration': 2.202}, {'end': 3158.824, 'text': 'I remember later on, well into that night, when we were trying to help get those police officers out.', 'start': 3152.577, 'duration': 6.247}], 'summary': '9-11 events revealed the nature of good and evil, witnessing evil firsthand.', 'duration': 30.629, 'max_score': 3128.195, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa703128195.jpg'}], 'start': 1810.118, 'title': "9/11 firefighter's perspective", 'summary': "Discusses the $6 trillion cost of wars in the middle east since 9/11, minimal allocation of funds for first responders, closure of nine firehouses in new york city, leading to decreased fire protection for a million more residents, alongside the desperate decisions made by individuals during the 9/11 tragedy. it details the harrowing experience of a firefighter at ground zero, including the rescue efforts, chaotic conditions, and the selfless act of firefighter steven siller, who ran through the tunnel to help his team, and his brother's subsequent establishment of the tunnel to towers foundation, which has raised $250 million to support gold star families, severely wounded warriors, and first responders. the chapter also highlights the selflessness and courage of individuals in high-risk, low-paying jobs such as soldiers, firefighters, and medics, emphasizing their dedication and heroic acts. additionally, it showcases the firefighter's passion for the job, his family's legacy, and the proud heritage of ladder 114, including a personal story from 9/11 and the unique history behind the company's name.", 'chapters': [{'end': 1960.57, 'start': 1810.118, 'title': "9/11 aftermath: firefighter's perspective", 'summary': 'Discusses the $6 trillion cost of wars in the middle east since 9/11, minimal allocation of funds for first responders, and the closure of nine firehouses in new york city, leading to decreased fire protection for a million more residents, alongside the desperate decisions made by individuals during the 9/11 tragedy.', 'duration': 150.452, 'highlights': ['The wars in the Middle East since 9/11 have cost America over $6 trillion, with minimal allocation of funds for first responders.', 'Nine firehouses in New York City were closed down in May of 2002 due to budget reasons, leading to decreased fire protection for a million more residents.', 'Individuals during the 9/11 tragedy faced desperate decisions, with some opting to jump from the buildings to avoid burning alive, showcasing a true sense of desperation for humanity.']}, {'end': 2506.323, 'start': 1960.57, 'title': "9/11 firefighter's story", 'summary': "Details the harrowing experience of a firefighter at ground zero, including the rescue efforts, chaotic conditions, and the selfless act of firefighter steven siller, who ran through the tunnel to help his team, and his brother's subsequent establishment of the tunnel to towers foundation, which has raised $250 million to support gold star families, severely wounded warriors, and first responders.", 'duration': 545.753, 'highlights': ['The chapter details the harrowing experience of a firefighter at Ground Zero, including the rescue efforts, chaotic conditions, and the selfless act of firefighter Steven Siller, who ran through the tunnel to help his team. Harrowing experience at Ground Zero, chaotic conditions, selfless act of firefighter Steven Siller', "The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in Steven Siller's name, has raised $250 million to support Gold Star families, severely wounded warriors, and first responders. Tunnel to Towers Foundation's fundraising of $250 million, support for Gold Star families and first responders", 'The foundation provides homes for Gold Star families, seriously battle-wounded warriors, and first responders, and even offers smart homes for severely wounded individuals. Provision of homes for Gold Star families, seriously battle-wounded warriors, and first responders, offering smart homes for severely wounded individuals']}, {'end': 2808.417, 'start': 2507.044, 'title': 'The depth of human spirit', 'summary': 'Highlights the selflessness and courage of individuals in high-risk, low-paying jobs such as soldiers, firefighters, and medics, emphasizing their dedication and heroic acts.', 'duration': 301.373, 'highlights': ['Firefighters, soldiers, and medics often work long hours for low pay, exemplifying selflessness and dedication, such as the new soldiers and marines making approximately $6 an hour while working 80-90 hours a week.', 'Individuals in high-risk, low-paying jobs like New York cops, who made $12.25 an hour in 1989, risk their lives and receive little respect, showcasing their bravery and selflessness.', 'The selfless acts of individuals in these professions, such as a young Marine who expressed joy in making $7 an hour while helping people and a firefighter collecting money to aid a family in need, demonstrate the true character and heroism within these roles.', 'The importance of selflessness and putting others before oneself, particularly in the context of firefighting during 9-11, is highlighted as a defining characteristic of greatness in these roles.']}, {'end': 3182.377, 'start': 2809.218, 'title': "Firefighter's passion and heritage", 'summary': "Highlights the firefighter's passion for the job, his family's legacy, and the proud heritage of ladder 114, including a personal story from 9/11 and the unique history behind the company's name.", 'duration': 373.159, 'highlights': ["The firefighter's passion for the job and his family's legacy is evident through his childhood inspiration, determination to become a firefighter, and his desire to follow in his father's footsteps. Childhood inspiration, determination to become a firefighter, following in father's footsteps.", "The proud heritage of Ladder 114 is described, including the unique story behind the company's name and the camaraderie among the firefighters, emphasizing the sense of pride in their history. Unique story behind company name, camaraderie among firefighters, pride in their history.", 'The personal experience of witnessing evil firsthand during 9/11 and the efforts to help rescue officers trapped in the towers are recounted, providing insight into the nature of good and evil. Personal experience during 9/11, witnessing evil firsthand, insights into good and evil.']}], 'duration': 1372.259, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa701810118.jpg', 'highlights': ['The wars in the Middle East since 9/11 have cost America over $6 trillion, with minimal allocation of funds for first responders.', 'Nine firehouses in New York City were closed down in May of 2002 due to budget reasons, leading to decreased fire protection for a million more residents.', 'Individuals during the 9/11 tragedy faced desperate decisions, with some opting to jump from the buildings to avoid burning alive, showcasing a true sense of desperation for humanity.', "The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in Steven Siller's name, has raised $250 million to support Gold Star families, severely wounded warriors, and first responders.", 'The foundation provides homes for Gold Star families, seriously battle-wounded warriors, and first responders, and even offers smart homes for severely wounded individuals.', 'Firefighters, soldiers, and medics often work long hours for low pay, exemplifying selflessness and dedication, such as the new soldiers and marines making approximately $6 an hour while working 80-90 hours a week.', 'Individuals in high-risk, low-paying jobs like New York cops, who made $12.25 an hour in 1989, risk their lives and receive little respect, showcasing their bravery and selflessness.', 'The selfless acts of individuals in these professions, such as a young Marine who expressed joy in making $7 an hour while helping people and a firefighter collecting money to aid a family in need, demonstrate the true character and heroism within these roles.', 'The importance of selflessness and putting others before oneself, particularly in the context of firefighting during 9-11, is highlighted as a defining characteristic of greatness in these roles.', "The firefighter's passion for the job and his family's legacy is evident through his childhood inspiration, determination to become a firefighter, and his desire to follow in his father's footsteps.", "The proud heritage of Ladder 114 is described, including the unique story behind the company's name and the camaraderie among the firefighters, emphasizing the sense of pride in their history.", 'The personal experience of witnessing evil firsthand during 9/11 and the efforts to help rescue officers trapped in the towers are recounted, providing insight into the nature of good and evil.']}, {'end': 4198.927, 'segs': [{'end': 3234.109, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3204.448, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 3207.609, 'text': "I couldn't reach my family for 12, 13 hours.", 'start': 3204.448, 'duration': 3.161}, {'end': 3212.852, 'text': 'My dad had deployed down to the ferry terminal to retrieve bodies.', 'start': 3208.53, 'duration': 4.322}, {'end': 3215.754, 'text': 'He was retired, but he still went.', 'start': 3214.033, 'duration': 1.721}, {'end': 3221.505, 'text': 'And they deployed him to go be basically the morgue transport guys.', 'start': 3216.784, 'duration': 4.721}, {'end': 3226.387, 'text': 'They expected to be sending hundreds and thousands of bodies across on the ferry.', 'start': 3221.565, 'duration': 4.822}, {'end': 3229.888, 'text': 'And they set up these tractor trailers as a mobile morgue.', 'start': 3226.407, 'duration': 3.481}, {'end': 3234.109, 'text': 'And that never happened because there were no bodies to take.', 'start': 3230.188, 'duration': 3.921}], 'summary': 'Family unreachable for 12-13 hours, dad deployed to ferry terminal. no bodies for mobile morgue.', 'duration': 29.661, 'max_score': 3204.448, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa703204448.jpg'}, {'end': 3372.938, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3315.362, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 3316.882, 'text': "But you don't do it with a vengeance.", 'start': 3315.362, 'duration': 1.52}, {'end': 3318.343, 'text': "You don't do it with a thirst.", 'start': 3316.962, 'duration': 1.381}, {'end': 3321.204, 'text': "You do it because it's necessary for survival.", 'start': 3318.443, 'duration': 2.761}, {'end': 3327.826, 'text': "When you do it out of a bloodlust, out of a thirst, out of a cause, that's evil.", 'start': 3322.604, 'duration': 5.222}, {'end': 3328.946, 'text': "There's something wrong with you.", 'start': 3327.846, 'duration': 1.1}, {'end': 3334.827, 'text': 'I have no, I respect life to the highest level.', 'start': 3330.786, 'duration': 4.041}, {'end': 3337.628, 'text': "I mean, I'm very, life is sacred to me.", 'start': 3334.847, 'duration': 2.781}, {'end': 3338.289, 'text': "It's precious.", 'start': 3337.648, 'duration': 0.641}, {'end': 3340.549, 'text': "It's beyond, it's not a commodity.", 'start': 3338.329, 'duration': 2.22}, {'end': 3341.65, 'text': "It's a gift.", 'start': 3341.049, 'duration': 0.601}, {'end': 3348.952, 'text': "But to take life just so randomly, so there's something way wrong with that person.", 'start': 3344.01, 'duration': 4.942}, {'end': 3357.695, 'text': "And maybe I'm a conflicted soul, but I would have no problem seeing someone like that put to death because they do not deserve life.", 'start': 3349.272, 'duration': 8.423}, {'end': 3372.938, 'text': "There's many children around this world that are being taught to hate someone who's different than them just because the person who's allegedly teaching them says so.", 'start': 3360.609, 'duration': 12.329}], 'summary': "Life is precious and should not be taken randomly or out of hate; it's necessary for survival, not for bloodlust or vengeance.", 'duration': 57.576, 'max_score': 3315.362, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa703315362.jpg'}, {'end': 3425.937, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3397.956, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 3402.219, 'text': 'And one of the reasons I 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their hand and just say a little quick prayer and just say look, you know, I hope you're moving on to a better place.", 'start': 3817.726, 'duration': 7.042}, {'end': 3829.329, 'text': "I hope if you did have faith that it's strong as you depart.", 'start': 3825.008, 'duration': 4.321}, {'end': 3835.21, 'text': "And if you didn't have faith, I hope maybe at your last moment that you found some and you just found some closure.", 'start': 3830.209, 'duration': 5.001}, {'end': 3838.491, 'text': 'So that was just my little ritual, I think.', 'start': 3835.29, 'duration': 3.201}, {'end': 3843.792, 'text': 'I felt it was important that that person, even though they were a stranger,', 'start': 3838.531, 'duration': 5.261}, {'end': 3848.574, 'text': 'just had someone there just sort of hoping for the best for them in their last moments.', 'start': 3843.792, 'duration': 4.782}, {'end': 3851.394, 'text': 'You mentioned cancer.', 'start': 3850.254, 'duration': 1.14}, {'end': 3856.996, 'text': 'You had a rare leukemia due to..', 'start': 3852.635, 'duration': 4.361}, {'end': 3870.493, 'text': 'all the work that you did at Ground Zero, can you maybe talk to the experience of just breathing through those days and what that was like?', 'start': 3859.719, 'duration': 10.774}], 'summary': 'Offered comforting prayers to strangers in their last moments, reflecting on personal ritual and experience at ground zero.', 'duration': 52.767, 'max_score': 3817.726, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa703817726.jpg'}, {'end': 4175.795, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4129.957, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 4133.581, 'text': 'And I had it out with that one doctor.', 'start': 4129.957, 'duration': 3.624}, {'end': 4140.407, 'text': "I basically told her she was fired from my case and she's pretty politically in charge person and I didn't care.", 'start': 4133.64, 'duration': 6.767}, {'end': 4147.011, 'text': "I jeopardized my job for it because it was my life and I got the sense that it didn't really matter to her.", 'start': 4140.567, 'duration': 6.444}, {'end': 4149.774, 'text': "She didn't have any empathy, as you say.", 'start': 4147.453, 'duration': 2.321}, {'end': 4151.136, 'text': 'It was exact.', 'start': 4150.255, 'duration': 0.881}, {'end': 4154.939, 'text': 'So why for her, why for a few others? 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The first responder's exposure to toxic substances at Ground Zero led to a rare leukemia, resulting in severe health issues and a sense of betrayal by some medical professionals who failed to provide adequate care.", "The lack of empathy and compassion from certain medical professionals towards first responders' health concerns, leading to a sense of betrayal and inadequate care. The lack of empathy and compassion from certain medical professionals towards the first responder's health concerns resulted in a sense of betrayal and inadequate care, highlighting the systemic challenges faced by first responders in receiving proper medical attention.", 'Systemic challenges faced by first responders in receiving proper medical attention, as the department prioritizes getting personnel back to duty for financial reasons, potentially compromising their health and well-being. The systemic challenges faced by first responders in receiving proper medical attention were highlighted, as the department prioritizes getting personnel back to duty for financial reasons, potentially compromising their health and well-being, and shedding light on the financial aspect impacting the care of first responders.']}], 'duration': 1016.55, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa703182377.jpg', 'highlights': ['Witnessing aftermath of terrorist attack, no bodies for mobile morgue', 'Reflecting on senseless violence, condemning hate-driven ideologies', 'Emphasizing distinction between necessary actions and bloodlust or vengeance', 'Importance of empathy and love in unifying divided society', "First responder's compassionate approach in tragic situations", 'Role of first responders in providing moments of compassion and hope', 'Power of faith in providing closure and hope through prayer', "First responder's rare leukemia after working at Ground Zero", 'Lack of empathy and betrayal by some medical professionals', 'Systemic challenges faced by first responders in receiving proper medical attention']}, {'end': 5955.47, 'segs': [{'end': 4445.111, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4415.074, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 4417.495, 'text': 'And I was praying and I was praying, but I wanted to die.', 'start': 4415.074, 'duration': 2.421}, {'end': 4418.476, 'text': 'I was in so much pain.', 'start': 4417.515, 'duration': 0.961}, {'end': 4424.239, 'text': "And I wouldn't take a painkiller because I know people with some issues and I just didn't want to go there.", 'start': 4419.536, 'duration': 4.703}, {'end': 4428.461, 'text': 'And finally, on the last day, I gave in.', 'start': 4425.319, 'duration': 3.142}, {'end': 4430.442, 'text': "I said, please, I can't do this anymore.", 'start': 4428.501, 'duration': 1.941}, {'end': 4432.583, 'text': 'I was literally like jumping out of my skin.', 'start': 4430.462, 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4459.022, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 4467.95, 'text': 'but on that first night i had a quick vision of all these people that i loved, that were dead, that died, a lot of them in a trade center.', 'start': 4459.022, 'duration': 8.928}, {'end': 4471.152, 'text': 'And I saw Johnny, I saw friends I grew up with.', 'start': 4467.99, 'duration': 3.162}, {'end': 4479.019, 'text': 'The last one was my mother-in-law who had passed six months before and she died of, she was in a coma, she had a stroke.', 'start': 4472.554, 'duration': 6.465}, {'end': 4482.482, 'text': 'She had a horrible, horrible last six months of life.', 'start': 4479.539, 'duration': 2.943}], 'summary': 'Experienced a vision of deceased loved ones, including those lost in 9/11 and recent mother-in-law, who suffered a difficult last six months.', 'duration': 23.46, 'max_score': 4459.022, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa704459022.jpg'}, {'end': 4648.184, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4617.406, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 4628.075, 'text': 'And yet we shared that bond of faith and he had empathy and he had sympathy and he saw me in many other patients.', 'start': 4617.406, 'duration': 10.669}, {'end': 4634.401, 'text': "So he just didn't assume and he gave me a fair shake and I will always be grateful to him for that.", 'start': 4628.596, 'duration': 5.805}, {'end': 4644.43, 'text': 'Through any of this the pain you had to go through with the leukemia, but also the days of 9-11 and after, did your faith get challenged?', 'start': 4635.522, 'duration': 8.908}, {'end': 4648.184, 'text': 'You know, Lexi, it was strange.', 'start': 4646.141, 'duration': 2.043}], 'summary': "A doctor's empathy and fairness made a lasting impact on the patient, who is grateful for his approach.", 'duration': 30.778, 'max_score': 4617.406, 'thumbnail': 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'text': 'And my mom, my Irish mother landed in the same neighborhood, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, 16 years old.', 'start': 4997.029, 'duration': 6.246}], 'summary': 'Immigrant success story: grandfather from denmark, arrived with $25, built bakery and apartment building, mother landed in bay ridge at 16.', 'duration': 33.505, 'max_score': 4969.77, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa704969770.jpg'}, {'end': 5405.098, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 5378.255, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 5385.1, 'text': "I spent my entire adult life trying to help people, give of myself, and I can't even get my medical bill paid.", 'start': 5378.255, 'duration': 6.845}, {'end': 5387.691, 'text': 'Well, John Field got my medical bill paid.', 'start': 5385.93, 'duration': 1.761}, {'end': 5397.015, 'text': 'He finally got these politicians with his team, firefighter Ray Pfeiffer, who has since died, fought with terminal cancer,', 'start': 5388.251, 'duration': 8.764}, {'end': 5399.176, 'text': 'for nine years in a wheelchair.', 'start': 5397.015, 'duration': 2.161}, {'end': 5405.098, 'text': 'Literally, at the end, came out of hospice to go finalize getting us this coverage.', 'start': 5400.236, 'duration': 4.862}], 'summary': 'John field helped a firefighter with terminal cancer get his medical bill paid after a nine-year struggle.', 'duration': 26.843, 'max_score': 5378.255, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa705378255.jpg'}, {'end': 5656.685, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 5630.098, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 5637.506, 'text': 'We have one guy a week or girl, one responder or recovery worker or someone who actually resided down there.', 'start': 5630.098, 'duration': 7.408}, {'end': 5639.948, 'text': "There's more than one a week dying.", 'start': 5638.246, 'duration': 1.702}, {'end': 5643.711, 'text': "It's one a day dying on average.", 'start': 5640.888, 'duration': 2.823}, {'end': 5649.057, 'text': 'And on average, two people are diagnosed with a 9-11 cancer or disease.', 'start': 5644.031, 'duration': 5.026}, {'end': 5656.685, 'text': "Right now, the worst part is there's autoimmune diseases flying off the graph and they're not covered under the legislation.", 'start': 5649.377, 'duration': 7.308}], 'summary': '1 person dying daily, 2 diagnosed with 9/11 illness on average, autoimmune diseases not covered by legislation', 'duration': 26.587, 'max_score': 5630.098, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa705630098.jpg'}, {'end': 5900.183, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 5871.32, 'weight': 6, 'content': [{'end': 5875.682, 'text': "you ultimately see yourself as somebody who's servicing this country's service in the community,", 'start': 5871.32, 'duration': 4.362}, {'end': 5879.163, 'text': 'and that requires talking to the people in their time of hardship.', 'start': 5875.682, 'duration': 3.481}, {'end': 5883.487, 'text': 'Well, you have some people serving in congressional districts.', 'start': 5879.403, 'duration': 4.084}, {'end': 5884.888, 'text': "don't even live in that district.", 'start': 5883.487, 'duration': 1.401}, {'end': 5889.232, 'text': "I mean, so how are they going to empathize? They're not even driving through there on a daily basis.", 'start': 5885.108, 'duration': 4.124}, {'end': 5900.183, 'text': "And, you know, again, when anything becomes lucrative from a financial standpoint, it blurries people's vision.", 'start': 5889.933, 'duration': 10.25}], 'summary': 'Serving community needs, not residing in districts, blurs vision when lucrative.', 'duration': 28.863, 'max_score': 5871.32, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa705871320.jpg'}], 'start': 4200.134, 'title': 'Cancer battle, faith challenges, immigrant success, and 9/11 health legislation', 'summary': 'Narrates harrowing cancer battles, including a miraculous vision, discusses faith challenges and city changes, highlights immigrant success and advocacy for 9-11 responders, and emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive health coverage and compassionate leadership.', 'chapters': [{'end': 4525.454, 'start': 4200.134, 'title': 'Cancer battle and miraculous vision', 'summary': "Narrates a harrowing battle with cancer, enduring severe pain during aggressive treatment, and a miraculous vision of departed loved ones, including a heartrending conversation with the speaker's late mother-in-law, urging them to return to life.", 'duration': 325.32, 'highlights': ['Enduring severe pain during aggressive cancer treatment, including two and a half years of chemo compressed into seven days, causing excruciating pain and prayers for death. Severe pain during aggressive cancer treatment, two and a half years of chemo compressed into seven days, prayers for death', "Miraculous vision of departed loved ones, including a heartrending conversation with the speaker's late mother-in-law, urging them to return to life, despite the excruciating pain. Miraculous vision of departed loved ones, heartrending conversation with late mother-in-law", 'Encountering indifference and lack of compassion from medical professionals, including a doctor assuming alcohol abuse without examination, and being sent to another doctor who expressed horror at the initial assessment. Indifference and lack of compassion from medical professionals, doctor assuming alcohol abuse without examination']}, {'end': 4969.629, 'start': 4526.154, 'title': 'Challenges of faith and city', 'summary': 'Discusses the challenges faced by a retired firefighter battling cancer, his encounter with a rabbi, the emotional impact of losing his job, and his lament for the changing spirit of new york, including incidents of violence and decline in tourism.', 'duration': 443.475, 'highlights': ['The retired firefighter discusses his encounter with a rabbi who validated his faith and encouraged him to be strong, showcasing the bond of faith and empathy transcending religious differences. Encounter with the rabbi validating his faith and providing support.', 'The emotional impact of losing his job is highlighted, with the retiree expressing more distress over losing his career than battling cancer, emphasizing the deep emotional attachment and bond with his firefighting job. Emotional impact of job loss, strong attachment to firefighting job.', "The retired firefighter expresses his lament for the changing spirit of New York, citing incidents of violence, decline in tourism, and a general decline in the city's safety and appeal, indicating a sense of loss and disillusionment with the city's current state. Lament for the changing spirit of New York, incidents of violence and decline in tourism."]}, {'end': 5629.657, 'start': 4969.77, 'title': 'Immigrant success and advocacy for 9-11 responders', 'summary': 'Highlights the success stories of immigrants in america, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and patriotism, and the advocacy efforts led by john field to secure medical coverage for 9-11 responders, with mention of the significant number of lives lost and the challenges faced in receiving medical aid.', 'duration': 659.887, 'highlights': ['The success stories of immigrants in America The speaker shares the inspiring stories of his grandfather and mother, both immigrants who achieved the American dream, showcasing the opportunities and success available in the country.', "Advocacy efforts led by John Field for 9-11 responders John Field's dedicated efforts to secure medical coverage for 9-11 responders, including his personal involvement in aiding individuals and his pursuit of donations and political support, demonstrating the challenges faced by responders in receiving necessary medical aid.", 'Significant number of lives lost and challenges in medical aid The speaker highlights the staggering loss of lives among 9-11 responders and civilians, as well as the difficulties in receiving medical coverage, with specific mention of individuals facing financial strain and the prolonged efforts to secure necessary support.']}, {'end': 5955.47, 'start': 5630.098, 'title': '9/11 health legislation: the impact and the need', 'summary': 'Highlights the urgent need for coverage of autoimmune diseases under the 9/11 health legislation, the emotional and financial struggles faced by responders, and the lack of empathy and understanding from politicians, emphasizing the critical need for compassionate and effective leadership.', 'duration': 325.372, 'highlights': ['The urgent need for coverage of autoimmune diseases under the 9/11 health legislation, with an average of two people diagnosed with a 9/11-related cancer or disease each day. The chapter emphasizes the critical need for coverage of autoimmune diseases under the 9/11 health legislation, revealing that on average, two people are diagnosed with a 9/11-related cancer or disease each day.', 'The emotional and financial struggles faced by responders and recovery workers, with the pension of those suffering from advanced auto-immune diseases not being passed on to their spouses. The chapter highlights the emotional and financial struggles faced by responders and recovery workers, particularly those suffering from advanced auto-immune diseases, where the pension is not passed on to their spouses, emphasizing the need for support and coverage.', 'The lack of empathy and understanding from politicians, revealing a disconnect between politicians and the people they serve, and the urgent need for compassionate and effective leadership. The chapter emphasizes the lack of empathy and understanding from politicians, highlighting a disconnect between politicians and the people they serve, and underlines the urgent need for compassionate and effective leadership to address the critical issues faced by responders and recovery workers.']}], 'duration': 1755.336, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa704200134.jpg', 'highlights': ['Miraculous vision of departed loved ones, heartrending conversation with late mother-in-law', 'Enduring severe pain during aggressive cancer treatment, two and a half years of chemo compressed into seven days, prayers for death', 'The retired firefighter discusses his encounter with a rabbi who validated his faith and encouraged him to be strong, showcasing the bond of faith and empathy transcending religious differences', 'The success stories of immigrants in America The speaker shares the inspiring stories of his grandfather and mother, both immigrants who achieved the American dream, showcasing the opportunities and success available in the country', 'The urgent need for coverage of autoimmune diseases under the 9/11 health legislation, revealing that on average, two people are diagnosed with a 9/11-related cancer or disease each day', 'Advocacy efforts led by John Field for 9-11 responders, demonstrating the challenges faced by responders in receiving necessary medical aid', 'The lack of empathy and understanding from politicians, revealing a disconnect between politicians and the people they serve, and the urgent need for compassionate and effective leadership']}, {'end': 6870.482, 'segs': [{'end': 6052.161, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 6019.147, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 6026.83, 'text': "So that continued burning of that diesel, that jet fuel, but kerosene-based, it's all kind of similar.", 'start': 6019.147, 'duration': 7.683}, {'end': 6034.871, 'text': 'exceeded the temperature needed for that steel in the structural members of the Trade Center to fail.', 'start': 6028.948, 'duration': 5.923}, {'end': 6037.993, 'text': 'In my heart of hearts.', 'start': 6036.792, 'duration': 1.201}, {'end': 6052.161, 'text': 'I would hate to ever think that somebody affiliated with our government, with some sort of agenda would perpetrate that crime and that tragic,', 'start': 6037.993, 'duration': 14.168}], 'summary': 'Burning diesel, jet fuel, and kerosene caused trade center structural failure.', 'duration': 33.014, 'max_score': 6019.147, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa706019147.jpg'}, {'end': 6147.724, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 6125.975, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 6134.239, 'text': 'I mean, if you look at the way it came down, it came down as it was designed to in the God forbid event that it was to collapse.', 'start': 6125.975, 'duration': 8.264}, {'end': 6137.02, 'text': 'It came down pancaking upon itself.', 'start': 6134.839, 'duration': 2.181}, {'end': 6147.724, 'text': 'If it had failed horizontally and just sprayed out side to side, those buildings would have dropped for a quarter, half a mile up to Canal Street.', 'start': 6137.96, 'duration': 9.764}], 'summary': 'The collapsed building pancaked upon itself as designed, averting potential damage for a quarter to half a mile.', 'duration': 21.749, 'max_score': 6125.975, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa706125975.jpg'}, {'end': 6335.428, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 6307.238, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 6310.879, 'text': "They don't cut you off in traffic and throw you the middle finger.", 'start': 6307.238, 'duration': 3.641}, {'end': 6317.802, 'text': "They just don't do these acts of humanity that sometimes are so vicious.", 'start': 6312.2, 'duration': 5.602}, {'end': 6323.844, 'text': "Why do you think these conspiracy theories, of which there's a lot, take hold?", 'start': 6318.642, 'duration': 5.202}, {'end': 6330.267, 'text': 'Why do you think so many people believe some version of different conspiracy theories around 9-11?', 'start': 6325.245, 'duration': 5.022}, {'end': 6335.428, 'text': 'Well, you know, like many things in life, it leaves me a little conflicted.', 'start': 6331.806, 'duration': 3.622}], 'summary': 'Many people believe in conspiracy theories around 9-11, leaving the speaker conflicted.', 'duration': 28.19, 'max_score': 6307.238, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa706307238.jpg'}, {'end': 6823.03, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 6795.09, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 6798.371, 'text': "I mean, some of it could be, it's always hard to know.", 'start': 6795.09, 'duration': 3.281}, {'end': 6801.852, 'text': 'Some of it could be just you and I being old school.', 'start': 6798.471, 'duration': 3.381}, {'end': 6805.054, 'text': 'Because you grew up before the internet.', 'start': 6802.772, 'duration': 2.282}, {'end': 6809.738, 'text': 'Maybe there is joy and deep human connection to be discovered inside the smartphone.', 'start': 6805.094, 'duration': 4.644}, {'end': 6817.145, 'text': "It doesn't seem that way, but because the smartphone's so new, maybe we just haven't figured out those things.", 'start': 6810.099, 'duration': 7.046}, {'end': 6819.046, 'text': "Because there's a globalizing aspect.", 'start': 6817.205, 'duration': 1.841}, {'end': 6823.03, 'text': "There's a opportunity for you to connect with people from across the world.", 'start': 6819.086, 'duration': 3.944}], 'summary': 'Smartphones may offer joy and connection; potential still unexplored.', 'duration': 27.94, 'max_score': 6795.09, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa706795090.jpg'}], 'start': 5957.392, 'title': '9-11 conspiracy theories and human nature', 'summary': "Addresses 9-11 events, conspiracy theories, and structural failure, examines human nature's impact on conspiracy theories, and discusses technological advancement's influence on communication.", 'chapters': [{'end': 6220.666, 'start': 5957.392, 'title': '9-11 conspiracy theories', 'summary': "Discusses the events of 9-11, addressing conspiracy theories and providing a scientific perspective on the structural failure caused by sustained burning of jet fuel, along with the potential consequences and the speaker's personal beliefs.", 'duration': 263.274, 'highlights': ['The sustained burning of jet fuel at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit exceeded the temperature needed for the steel in the structural members of the Trade Center to fail, contributing to the collapse of the buildings.', 'The chapter provides insights into the potential consequences of a different collapse scenario, highlighting the extensive damage and destruction that could have occurred if the buildings had failed horizontally and sprayed out.', 'The speaker emphasizes the impact of the sustained fire load, including plastics, carpeting, and other materials burning on the floors, attributing it as a contributing factor to the collapse of the buildings.', 'The speaker expresses a personal belief that the collapse was primarily due to the sustained burning of fuel and the subsequent failure of the steel, based on minimal fire science knowledge and career experience.', 'The chapter provides information about the emergency management system and the emergency generator in the Trade Center, emphasizing the role of diesel fuel and its ignition in the collapse of the buildings.']}, {'end': 6629.988, 'start': 6220.666, 'title': 'Conspiracy theories and human nature', 'summary': "Explores the prevalence of conspiracy theories, the impact of human nature, and the struggle to maintain faith in a higher power, highlighting the influence of technology and media on society's perception of good and evil.", 'duration': 409.322, 'highlights': ['The prevalence of conspiracy theories and the struggle to discern truth due to lack of facts and figures.', 'The impact of human nature on the belief in conspiracy theories, emphasizing the tendency to believe what is frequently heard.', "The struggle to maintain faith in a higher power and the influence of technology and media on society's perception of good and evil.", 'The comparison of human behavior with that of animals, highlighting the belief in the inherent goodness of the majority of people.']}, {'end': 6870.482, 'start': 6630.028, 'title': 'The evolution of communication', 'summary': 'Discusses the impact of technological advancements on communication, highlighting the loss of traditional communication methods, the diminishing art of conversation, and the potential for deep human connection through smartphones and the internet.', 'duration': 240.454, 'highlights': ['The chapter discusses the impact of technological advancements on communication, highlighting the loss of traditional communication methods.', "The speaker reflects on the changes in communication over time, citing examples of his grandfather's reluctance to use modern banking methods and his father's struggle with using an iPad.", "The chapter emphasizes the diminishing art of conversation and the speaker's concern about the lack of human interaction due to excessive smartphone use.", 'The potential for deep human connection through smartphones and the internet is mentioned, with the speaker expressing the joy of connecting with family members across the world and reminiscing about the excitement of receiving handwritten letters from his grandmother.', 'The speaker and the interviewer explore the idea that there may be joy and deep human connection to be discovered inside the smartphone, despite the initial skepticism, and acknowledge the globalizing aspect and the opportunity for global connections.', 'The speaker expresses his enthusiasm for meeting people and learning through conversations, emphasizing the importance of personal interaction despite the prevalence of smartphone use.']}], 'duration': 913.09, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa705957392.jpg', 'highlights': ['The sustained burning of jet fuel at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit exceeded the temperature needed for the steel in the structural members of the Trade Center to fail, contributing to the collapse of the buildings.', 'The chapter provides insights into the potential consequences of a different collapse scenario, highlighting the extensive damage and destruction that could have occurred if the buildings had failed horizontally and sprayed out.', 'The prevalence of conspiracy theories and the struggle to discern truth due to lack of facts and figures.', 'The impact of human nature on the belief in conspiracy theories, emphasizing the tendency to believe what is frequently heard.', 'The chapter discusses the impact of technological advancements on communication, highlighting the loss of traditional communication methods.', 'The potential for deep human connection through smartphones and the internet is mentioned, with the speaker expressing the joy of connecting with family members across the world and reminiscing about the excitement of receiving handwritten letters from his grandmother.']}, {'end': 8159.628, 'segs': [{'end': 6924.449, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 6895.546, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 6898.208, 'text': 'Right?. 15, 20 years before there was no drug to treat.', 'start': 6895.546, 'duration': 2.662}, {'end': 6900.209, 'text': 'I was gone, going home to see him.', 'start': 6898.308, 'duration': 1.901}, {'end': 6906.953, 'text': "So there's this wonderful gentleman that donated hundreds of millions of dollars to cancer research.", 'start': 6901.55, 'duration': 5.403}, {'end': 6908.699, 'text': 'Mr. David Koch.', 'start': 6907.898, 'duration': 0.801}, {'end': 6911.16, 'text': "He's since, God rest his soul, passed away.", 'start': 6909.279, 'duration': 1.881}, {'end': 6914.602, 'text': "And he's a controversial guy, big time business titan.", 'start': 6912.221, 'duration': 2.381}, {'end': 6921.887, 'text': 'And the press was just brutalizing him one day over something to do with his politics.', 'start': 6916.003, 'duration': 5.884}, {'end': 6924.449, 'text': "Now, I'm a union guy.", 'start': 6922.568, 'duration': 1.881}], 'summary': 'David koch donated hundreds of millions to cancer research, faced controversy.', 'duration': 28.903, 'max_score': 6895.546, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa706895546.jpg'}, {'end': 7125.437, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7099.318, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 7105.8, 'text': "He's now a veterinarian, right? He diagnosed me, actually, over the phone, by the way, when they couldn't figure out what was wrong with me.", 'start': 7099.318, 'duration': 6.482}, {'end': 7110.181, 'text': 'Well, Dr. Hugh, he nailed it to the T.', 'start': 7106.02, 'duration': 4.161}, {'end': 7110.721, 'text': 'And we talk.', 'start': 7110.181, 'duration': 0.54}, {'end': 7119.014, 'text': 'And the same thing that the dozen of my close friends that have cancer, the same thing we say is the fear.', 'start': 7112.372, 'duration': 6.642}, {'end': 7125.437, 'text': 'So Mr. Koch and I, we shared that same sledgehammer to the chest and that same fear.', 'start': 7119.895, 'duration': 5.542}], 'summary': 'Veterinarian diagnosed speaker over the phone, accurately, sharing fear with others.', 'duration': 26.119, 'max_score': 7099.318, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa707099318.jpg'}, {'end': 7689.493, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7664.342, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 7669.367, 'text': "It's the six guys that are going to carry my coffin when I'm gone, right? Because I know this cancer is going to come back.", 'start': 7664.342, 'duration': 5.025}, {'end': 7670.288, 'text': 'I know it.', 'start': 7669.948, 'duration': 0.34}, {'end': 7673.632, 'text': 'Like, we get multiples, right? My friend Yvette just got his second.', 'start': 7670.388, 'duration': 3.244}, {'end': 7675.494, 'text': "My friend Mike's had five of them.", 'start': 7674.232, 'duration': 1.262}, {'end': 7677.416, 'text': 'My other Mike has two.', 'start': 7675.514, 'duration': 1.902}, {'end': 7679.078, 'text': "But I'm..", 'start': 7678.858, 'duration': 0.22}, {'end': 7683.231, 'text': "I wasn't ready to accept it in 2011.", 'start': 7680.41, 'duration': 2.821}, {'end': 7687.412, 'text': 'There was so much more to do and it was so much, I was so scared.', 'start': 7683.231, 'duration': 4.181}, {'end': 7689.493, 'text': "I'm like wow, who's gonna take care of my kids?", 'start': 7687.433, 'duration': 2.06}], 'summary': 'Multiple friends have had recurring cancer; speaker fears its return and its impact on family.', 'duration': 25.151, 'max_score': 7664.342, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa707664342.jpg'}, {'end': 7825.007, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7798.877, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 7804.662, 'text': "They're probably tired of hearing me go on and preach and whatever, but they're adults.", 'start': 7798.877, 'duration': 5.785}, {'end': 7810.506, 'text': 'We did pretty much the crux of what we had to do to put them into adulthood.', 'start': 7804.782, 'duration': 5.724}, {'end': 7815.17, 'text': "And I look back and I go, wow, I wish I didn't work so much.", 'start': 7811.707, 'duration': 3.463}, {'end': 7817.172, 'text': 'But then I say, no, but it was okay.', 'start': 7815.41, 'duration': 1.762}, {'end': 7818.272, 'text': 'My wife stayed home.', 'start': 7817.372, 'duration': 0.9}, {'end': 7824.286, 'text': "good lessons, good, you know, just- But ultimately, like you said, it's love.", 'start': 7819.622, 'duration': 4.664}, {'end': 7825.007, 'text': 'It is.', 'start': 7824.727, 'duration': 0.28}], 'summary': 'Parent reflects on preparing children for adulthood, emphasizing love and good lessons.', 'duration': 26.13, 'max_score': 7798.877, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa707798877.jpg'}, {'end': 8008.981, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7980.128, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 7983.509, 'text': 'I mean, but like, I really think we need that.', 'start': 7980.128, 'duration': 3.381}, {'end': 7986.111, 'text': 'We need hugging booths, like in each city or each town.', 'start': 7983.529, 'duration': 2.582}, {'end': 7991.293, 'text': "Like, because there's so many people that just want to know someone gives a shit about them.", 'start': 7986.551, 'duration': 4.742}, {'end': 7992.234, 'text': "And that's the problem.", 'start': 7991.453, 'duration': 0.781}, {'end': 7998.691, 'text': "It's like, Like, you know, that's what I love about small little towns like where I am now in Tennessee.", 'start': 7992.274, 'duration': 6.417}, {'end': 8003.916, 'text': "And I'm not knocking New York, I'm not knocking big towns, but I guess it's easier to do in a smaller area,", 'start': 7999.632, 'duration': 4.284}, {'end': 8006.038, 'text': "because it's just not this massive humanity.", 'start': 8003.916, 'duration': 2.122}, {'end': 8008.981, 'text': "But they'll stop and check on you.", 'start': 8007.019, 'duration': 1.962}], 'summary': 'Proposal for hugging booths in cities to show care and support, especially in smaller towns like tennessee.', 'duration': 28.853, 'max_score': 7980.128, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa707980128.jpg'}], 'start': 6870.482, 'title': 'The impact of cancer on empathy and gratitude', 'summary': 'Describes how a handwritten letter to a cancer research donor formed a life-changing connection, emphasizes the importance of humanizing vulnerability and compassion, highlights the struggles of cancer patients, and emphasizes the impact of love, family, and kindness in building connections.', 'chapters': [{'end': 7125.437, 'start': 6870.482, 'title': "Handwritten letter's impact on cancer survivor", 'summary': 'Describes how a handwritten letter expressing gratitude for cancer research led to a life-changing connection with david koch, a controversial billionaire who donated millions to cancer research, forming a bond through shared experiences of cancer and fear.', 'duration': 254.955, 'highlights': ['Receiving a handwritten letter expressing gratitude for his cancer research donation led David Koch, a controversial billionaire, to form a life-changing connection with the author, showcasing the impact of expressing gratitude in unexpected ways.', "David Koch's generous donation to cancer research played a crucial role in saving the author's life, highlighting the tangible impact of philanthropic contributions in the fight against cancer.", "The author's experience of connecting with David Koch, despite differing political views, emphasizes the power of empathy and human connection in overcoming adversity, forming a poignant bond through shared experiences of cancer and fear.", "The chapter emphasizes the fundamental human connection and empathy, transcending social and economic differences, as exemplified by the author's bond with David Koch, a reminder of the commonality in the experience of trauma and tragedy.", 'The shared experience of receiving a cancer diagnosis and the ensuing fear formed a deep connection between the author and David Koch, emphasizing the universal impact of cancer and the importance of support and empathy in facing such traumatic experiences.']}, {'end': 7329.685, 'start': 7126.057, 'title': 'Humanizing vulnerability and compassion', 'summary': "Emphasizes the importance of humanizing each other, regardless of financial status, and highlights the significance of showing compassion and support in vulnerable situations, as illustrated by the speaker's personal experiences in a cancer ward.", 'duration': 203.628, 'highlights': ['The speaker stresses the insignificance of wealth and material possessions in the face of vulnerability, citing examples from the 9/11 attacks and personal encounters in a cancer ward.', 'The speaker recounts his experiences in a cancer ward, particularly highlighting the importance of comforting and supporting other patients, as well as recounting a poignant interaction with an elderly African-American patient in his final moments.', 'The speaker shares a heartfelt story of compassion and support for an elderly patient in the cancer ward, emphasizing the significance of human connection and empathy in times of vulnerability.']}, {'end': 7643.639, 'start': 7331.016, 'title': 'Cancer, empathy, and gratitude', 'summary': "Highlights a cancer patient's struggle, the importance of empathy and gratitude, and the universal need for love and connection, emphasizing the impact of illness on individuals regardless of their social status.", 'duration': 312.623, 'highlights': ["The chapter emphasizes the struggle of a young African-American girl with leukemia, underscoring the importance of accurate diagnosis and the impact of treatment on recovery. Young African-American girl's refusal to undergo painful medical procedure, successful diagnosis and treatment leading to recovery.", "The chapter highlights the cancer survivor's journey of empathy and gratitude, acknowledging the transformative impact of illness on personal growth and the ability to relate to others' experiences. Survivor's realization of the purpose of their cancer, the journey towards empathy and gratitude, and personal growth.", 'The chapter delves into the universal need for love and connection, emphasizing the loneliness and despair experienced by individuals regardless of their social status. Reflection on the universal need for love and connection, the impact of loneliness and despair, and the importance of finding love and friendship.']}, {'end': 7851.249, 'start': 7644.02, 'title': 'Life, love, and legacy', 'summary': "Highlights the importance of love, family, and nurturing children, emphasizing the significance of putting others first and the impact of love on society, while also reflecting on the author's experience with cancer and the bond with his six closest friends.", 'duration': 207.229, 'highlights': ["The author discusses the profound impact of having a close-knit group of friends, referred to as 'my six,' who will carry his coffin, reflecting the depth of their bond and loyalty.", 'The author shares his experience with cancer, acknowledging the reoccurrence and the experiences of his friends, including one who has had five occurrences, providing a glimpse into the challenges faced.', 'The author reflects on the importance of putting children first, emphasizing the role of love, nurturing, and guidance in shaping successful adults, while highlighting the societal need for stronger parenting and family support.', 'The author acknowledges the significance of love, labeling it as the most important ingredient on earth, and emphasizes the need for love to transcend political divisions and societal polarization, advocating for a world filled with love and compassion.', 'The author shares insights on the challenges of balancing work and family, expressing mixed feelings about working too much but also acknowledging the positive lessons and the importance of love in relationships and family dynamics.']}, {'end': 8159.628, 'start': 7851.329, 'title': 'The power of hugs and kindness', 'summary': 'Highlights the significance of hugs and kindness in building connections, advocating for hugging booths, and emphasizes the impact of genuine care and small-town kindness, citing personal experiences and anecdotes.', 'duration': 308.299, 'highlights': ['The significance of hugs and kindness in building connections is emphasized, with anecdotes about people seeking out hugs and the proposal for hugging booths in cities. Significance of hugs and kindness in building connections, proposal for hugging booths in cities', 'The impact of genuine care and small-town kindness is highlighted through personal experiences and anecdotes, emphasizing the warmth of interactions in small towns and the value of simple greetings and concern for others. Impact of genuine care and small-town kindness, warmth of interactions in small towns, value of simple greetings and concern for others', 'Anecdote about offering kindness to a restroom attendant, reflecting the significance of acknowledging hard work and providing unexpected acts of kindness. Anecdote about offering kindness to a restroom attendant, significance of acknowledging hard work, providing unexpected acts of kindness']}], 'duration': 1289.146, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa706870482.jpg', 'highlights': ['Receiving a handwritten letter expressing gratitude for his cancer research donation led David Koch, a controversial billionaire, to form a life-changing connection with the author, showcasing the impact of expressing gratitude in unexpected ways.', 'The shared experience of receiving a cancer diagnosis and the ensuing fear formed a deep connection between the author and David Koch, emphasizing the universal impact of cancer and the importance of support and empathy in facing such traumatic experiences.', "The author discusses the profound impact of having a close-knit group of friends, referred to as 'my six,' who will carry his coffin, reflecting the depth of their bond and loyalty.", 'The author shares insights on the challenges of balancing work and family, expressing mixed feelings about working too much but also acknowledging the positive lessons and the importance of love in relationships and family dynamics.', 'The significance of hugs and kindness in building connections is emphasized, with anecdotes about people seeking out hugs and the proposal for hugging booths in cities.']}, {'end': 9839.4, 'segs': [{'end': 8254.377, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8226.287, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 8228.288, 'text': "It's for someone that we love dearly.", 'start': 8226.287, 'duration': 2.001}, {'end': 8239.249, 'text': "He's on a mission now to get therapy dogs for really, really mentally wounded warriors right?", 'start': 8230.865, 'duration': 8.384}, {'end': 8243.191, 'text': 'A lot of these young soldiers are having a really hard time.', 'start': 8239.289, 'duration': 3.902}, {'end': 8245.352, 'text': 'And now they could be out a while.', 'start': 8243.351, 'duration': 2.001}, {'end': 8248.773, 'text': 'They may have come back in country two, three years ago.', 'start': 8245.513, 'duration': 3.26}, {'end': 8250.195, 'text': "Now it's just starting to set in.", 'start': 8249.054, 'duration': 1.141}, {'end': 8254.377, 'text': "And there's a waiting list for thousands of therapy dogs.", 'start': 8251.596, 'duration': 2.781}], 'summary': 'Mission to get therapy dogs for mentally wounded warriors due to increasing demand.', 'duration': 28.09, 'max_score': 8226.287, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa708226287.jpg'}, {'end': 8319.705, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8280.846, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 8283.669, 'text': "I just want to go, there's a dog, there's a dog, there's a dog, there's a dog.", 'start': 8280.846, 'duration': 2.823}, {'end': 8289.495, 'text': 'And then I want to build veterans land for these vets who just need a nice, clean place to live.', 'start': 8284.049, 'duration': 5.446}, {'end': 8297.364, 'text': "So why don't we take these old army bases and marine bases and Navy bases that have been shut down? 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And that's with terrorists.", 'start': 8927.143, 'duration': 6.462}, {'end': 8935.466, 'text': "You've got to cut the head of the snake off.", 'start': 8933.885, 'duration': 1.581}, {'end': 8938.987, 'text': "And I feel, no, don't commit our guys to be there anymore.", 'start': 8936.146, 'duration': 2.841}, {'end': 8941.368, 'text': 'But what we need to do is go with tech warfare.', 'start': 8939.287, 'duration': 2.081}, {'end': 8949.591, 'text': 'If we have intel from drones or planes or whatever, it is that so-and-so and so-and-so and so-and-so are driving down in that pickup or whatever.', 'start': 8941.888, 'duration': 7.703}, {'end': 8950.091, 'text': 'take it out.', 'start': 8949.591, 'duration': 0.5}, {'end': 8952.713, 'text': 'and do it again tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.', 'start': 8950.771, 'duration': 1.942}], 'summary': "Advocate for tech warfare to target terrorists, emphasizing the need to cut off the head of the 'snake' and use continuous operations.", 'duration': 25.57, 'max_score': 8927.143, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa708927143.jpg'}, {'end': 9018.613, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8988.082, 'weight': 7, 'content': [{'end': 8989.342, 'text': "And now the cancer's back.", 'start': 8988.082, 'duration': 1.26}, {'end': 8993.484, 'text': 'And I hate to say it, but I think the cancer might start running wild.', 'start': 8990.683, 'duration': 2.801}, {'end': 8995.805, 'text': 'We need to change our tactics up.', 'start': 8994.324, 'duration': 1.481}, {'end': 8996.725, 'text': 'This is just my opinion.', 'start': 8995.845, 'duration': 0.88}, {'end': 9004.22, 'text': "I can't see committing all of our guys to a continuous eternal war,", 'start': 8998.294, 'duration': 5.926}, {'end': 9010.626, 'text': 'but I think what we need to do is hit surgically and hit hard at that cancer that is over there.', 'start': 9004.22, 'duration': 6.406}, {'end': 9012.908, 'text': 'We are never going to rebuild that region.', 'start': 9011.166, 'duration': 1.742}, {'end': 9018.613, 'text': "It's thousands of years of traditions that you're not going to change.", 'start': 9014.229, 'duration': 4.384}], 'summary': 'Cancer resurgence requires strategic surgical strikes, not prolonged warfare for rebuilding a centuries-old region.', 'duration': 30.531, 'max_score': 8988.082, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa708988082.jpg'}, {'end': 9069.643, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 9039.229, 'weight': 8, 'content': [{'end': 9044.774, 'text': "There may be weeds on the outside of the fence, but as long as they're not inside your garden, your garden will prosper.", 'start': 9039.229, 'duration': 5.545}, {'end': 9052.196, 'text': "And I know some people don't agree to that America first and, you know, the whole take care of our own.", 'start': 9045.831, 'duration': 6.365}, {'end': 9060.322, 'text': "But it's like, how are we going to take in more people now? And I have a human feeling for them.", 'start': 9052.236, 'duration': 8.086}, {'end': 9063.499, 'text': "But it's almost like the lifeboat theory.", 'start': 9061.377, 'duration': 2.122}, {'end': 9069.643, 'text': 'How many people can we take into the lifeboat before the lifeboat itself sinks as the ship is going down?', 'start': 9063.559, 'duration': 6.084}], 'summary': 'Prioritize internal prosperity; consider limits on aid to others.', 'duration': 30.414, 'max_score': 9039.229, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa709039229.jpg'}, {'end': 9157.334, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 9122.77, 'weight': 10, 'content': [{'end': 9124.091, 'text': 'what are you hoping to tell?', 'start': 9122.77, 'duration': 1.321}, {'end': 9136.437, 'text': 'And all these different stories that are weaved about that connect the, the tragedies and the triumphs, the heroism of that day,', 'start': 9124.111, 'duration': 12.326}, {'end': 9138.399, 'text': 'and the days and the years that followed.', 'start': 9136.437, 'duration': 1.962}, {'end': 9151.429, 'text': 'You know, Lex, it seems like the common few themes, the common threads are being selfless, helping out others, even though they might be a stranger,', 'start': 9139.399, 'duration': 12.03}, {'end': 9157.334, 'text': 'in acts of kindness, acts of love, and it seems to all be weaved together with faith.', 'start': 9151.429, 'duration': 5.905}], 'summary': 'Common themes of 9/11: selflessness, kindness, love, and faith', 'duration': 34.564, 'max_score': 9122.77, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa709122770.jpg'}, {'end': 9433.888, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 9356.067, 'weight': 9, 'content': [{'end': 9359.549, 'text': 'and helping each other regardless if you know the person or not.', 'start': 9356.067, 'duration': 3.482}, {'end': 9363.411, 'text': "And really, when you think about it, that's how America was made.", 'start': 9360.169, 'duration': 3.242}, {'end': 9365.892, 'text': 'We fought for independence.', 'start': 9363.431, 'duration': 2.461}, {'end': 9373.096, 'text': 'Stranger fought next to stranger and fought tyranny because they wanted freedom.', 'start': 9366.152, 'duration': 6.944}, {'end': 9380.579, 'text': 'They wanted to be able to live love, pray and prosper,', 'start': 9373.696, 'duration': 6.883}, {'end': 9385.461, 'text': "and they fought and died alongside of strangers and it's sort of symbolic of what happened that day.", 'start': 9380.579, 'duration': 4.882}, {'end': 9391.664, 'text': 'and then strangers from around this great country just flocked in by the thousands to help.', 'start': 9385.461, 'duration': 6.203}, {'end': 9394.325, 'text': "they didn't know who was in that pile, but they didn't care.", 'start': 9391.664, 'duration': 2.661}, {'end': 9396.466, 'text': 'that was another american.', 'start': 9394.325, 'duration': 2.141}, {'end': 9405.556, 'text': 'and what i ultimately am trying to do, involved in this beautiful project, is spread the message of doing the right thing.', 'start': 9396.466, 'duration': 9.09}, {'end': 9413, 'text': "Look at these examples, these brave people who didn't have to, especially the civilians.", 'start': 9406.337, 'duration': 6.663}, {'end': 9418.683, 'text': "they weren't paid to run back in there and help person after person, and they had no obligation.", 'start': 9413, 'duration': 5.683}, {'end': 9423.805, 'text': "They could have just said, hey man, I'm outta here and just bolted, but they didn't.", 'start': 9419.103, 'duration': 4.702}, {'end': 9430.165, 'text': "So we're just trying to say to people, Let's bring back that unity and that feeling of 9-12.", 'start': 9425.226, 'duration': 4.939}, {'end': 9433.888, 'text': 'As strange as 9-12 of a day it was.', 'start': 9431.706, 'duration': 2.182}], 'summary': 'Spreading the message of doing the right thing and bringing back the unity and feeling of 9-12 by highlighting selfless acts of bravery and unity in the face of adversity.', 'duration': 77.821, 'max_score': 9356.067, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa709356067.jpg'}, {'end': 9493.152, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 9462.119, 'weight': 13, 'content': [{'end': 9466.22, 'text': 'And they were hugging and crying and thanking rescuers.', 'start': 9462.119, 'duration': 4.101}, {'end': 9474.603, 'text': 'And it brought the morale so high for a group of people that was so beaten down the day before.', 'start': 9467.398, 'duration': 7.205}, {'end': 9481.128, 'text': 'It just started lifting the morale and making us realize, you know what? 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Let me listen to what this guy has to say.", 'start': 9577.069, 'duration': 5.422}, {'end': 9588.233, 'text': "And maybe he probably won't convince me, but maybe I'll go, well, you know, I never thought of it that way.", 'start': 9583.451, 'duration': 4.782}, {'end': 9594.035, 'text': 'Stop the finger pointing, the bickering, the tantrums, the fighting.', 'start': 9589.093, 'duration': 4.942}, {'end': 9595.715, 'text': "It's just not necessary.", 'start': 9594.614, 'duration': 1.101}, {'end': 9601.12, 'text': "It gets you nowhere, right? It's like, you know, I was two years old and I'd stomp around because I wanted a cookie or a piece of candy.", 'start': 9595.755, 'duration': 5.365}], 'summary': 'Call for unity and empathy to avoid unnecessary conflict and tragedy, inspired by the aftermath of 9/11.', 'duration': 42.742, 'max_score': 9558.378, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa709558378.jpg'}, {'end': 9695.655, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 9666.677, 'weight': 18, 'content': [{'end': 9668.058, 'text': "There's no place else I want to be.", 'start': 9666.677, 'duration': 1.381}, {'end': 9675.641, 'text': "And I thank God that there's people like you who rushed towards ground zero to help other human beings.", 'start': 9669.299, 'duration': 6.342}, {'end': 9682.563, 'text': 'And I believe that human spirit ultimately represents the best of this country and the best of this world.', 'start': 9676.321, 'duration': 6.242}, {'end': 9686.865, 'text': "Thank you for the stories you're telling, for your perseverance in that.", 'start': 9683.404, 'duration': 3.461}, {'end': 9690.308, 'text': 'And thank you for welcoming me to the crew.', 'start': 9687.905, 'duration': 2.403}, {'end': 9691.79, 'text': "You're very welcome.", 'start': 9691.009, 'duration': 0.781}, {'end': 9692.511, 'text': "I'm proud.", 'start': 9691.99, 'duration': 0.521}, {'end': 9693.913, 'text': "We'll take you any day.", 'start': 9692.931, 'duration': 0.982}, {'end': 9695.655, 'text': 'You look like you could do the job just fine.', 'start': 9693.933, 'duration': 1.722}], 'summary': 'Gratitude for those who rushed to ground zero, representing the best of the human spirit.', 'duration': 28.978, 'max_score': 9666.677, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/hZenJc1fa70/pics/hZenJc1fa709666677.jpg'}], 'start': 8160.229, 'title': 'Supporting veterans and first responders', 'summary': "Covers a firefighter's efforts to aid struggling veterans, addressing therapy dog waiting lists and repurposing military bases. it discusses the impact of us presence in afghanistan, questioning the $6 trillion spent and lives lost. it advocates for reevaluating military tactics and tech warfare, highlights the selfless acts of 9/11 first responders, and emphasizes unity and kindness post-9/11.", 'chapters': [{'end': 8368.575, 'start': 8160.229, 'title': "Firefighter's passion for helping veterans", 'summary': "Highlights a firefighter's passion for helping veterans, aiming to provide therapy dogs and housing for struggling veterans, addressing the waiting list for therapy dogs and repurposing old military bases to provide housing and jobs for veterans.", 'duration': 208.346, 'highlights': ['The firefighter expresses his desire to be wealthy to give back, aiming to provide therapy dogs for mentally wounded warriors and build housing for struggling veterans. Desire to provide therapy dogs and housing for veterans.', "The waiting list for therapy dogs for mentally wounded warriors is in the thousands, with a significant impact on veterans' lives once they receive the dogs. Thousands of veterans on the waiting list for therapy dogs.", 'The proposal to repurpose old military bases to provide housing and jobs for struggling veterans, aiming to address the issue of homeless veterans. Repurposing old military bases to provide housing and jobs for veterans.']}, {'end': 8695.568, 'start': 8368.995, 'title': 'The cost of war and the desire for change', 'summary': 'Discusses the impact of the us presence in afghanistan, the financial and human cost of the war, and the desire to spread love instead of hate, along with the personal experiences of a combat medic. it questions the effectiveness of the $6 trillion spent and the lives lost over the 20-year period.', 'duration': 326.573, 'highlights': ['The US presence in Afghanistan and the abrupt troop withdrawal 20 years later, the financial cost of $6 trillion, and the loss of over 7,000 American soldiers and 800,000 civilians. The discussion highlights the financial and human cost of the war, including the abrupt troop withdrawal and the significant loss of lives, questioning the effectiveness of the 20-year presence.', 'The impact of the war on spreading hate and the desire to spread love, along with the personal experiences and reluctance of a combat medic towards war. It emphasizes the desire to spread love instead of hate, along with the personal experiences and reluctance of a combat medic towards war, questioning the impact of the war on global sentiments.', 'The personal experience of a combat medic, including the emotional impact of 9-11 and the desire to eradicate the perpetrators, and the frustration with the lack of action against them. 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Argues for prioritizing domestic issues and social problems over rebuilding conflict-affected regions.', "Comparing the concept of 'America first' and the 'lifeboat theory' to address the limitations in taking in more people amidst domestic challenges. Compares the 'America first' concept and the 'lifeboat theory' to highlight the challenges of taking in more people amidst domestic challenges."]}, {'end': 9354.814, 'start': 9093.331, 'title': "First responders' selfless acts", 'summary': 'Highlights the selfless acts of first responders during 9/11, showcasing stories of bravery, sacrifice, and compassion, such as mark hanna rescuing an elderly gentleman and the diverse individuals coming together to help those in need.', 'duration': 261.483, 'highlights': ['Mark Hanna, a Coptic Egyptian priest and Port Authority building engineer, effectively rescued dozens of people and assisted an elderly gentleman, showcasing selfless acts of heroism and compassion.', 'Father Michael Judge, a chaplain killed at the site, and his friend Robert Burke, a volunteer fireman, exemplify the selfless nature of first responders, emphasizing acts of kindness and sacrifice.', 'The diverse individuals, including Mark Hanna, an Italian man, a retired Navy SEAL, and others, coming together to help those in need regardless of race or belief, portrays a powerful message of unity and compassion during the tragedy of 9/11.', 'The story of Mariah, whose birth father was on Flight 93, and her premonition about the tragic event, adds a poignant touch to the narrative, emphasizing the personal impact and emotional toll experienced by individuals connected to the events of 9/11.', 'The dedication of individuals like John Feal to help the responders reflects the ongoing impact of 9/11, showcasing a resilient and compassionate response to the tragedy.']}, {'end': 9839.4, 'start': 9356.067, 'title': 'Unity and the spirit of 9-12', 'summary': 'Highlights the spirit of unity and kindness in the aftermath of 9-11, emphasizing the need to uphold these values without waiting for another tragedy, and encourages doing good for others and preserving the american spirit of unity and opportunity.', 'duration': 483.333, 'highlights': ['The aftermath of 9-11 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housing and jobs for veterans.', 'The discussion highlights the financial and human cost of the war, including the abrupt troop withdrawal and the significant loss of lives, questioning the effectiveness of the 20-year presence.', 'It emphasizes the desire to spread love instead of hate, along with the personal experiences and reluctance of a combat medic towards war, questioning the impact of the war on global sentiments.', 'It highlights the personal experiences of a combat medic, including the emotional impact of 9-11 and the frustration with the lack of action against the perpetrators, reflecting on the desire for justice.', 'Suggests using tech warfare and surgical strikes instead of continuous deployment of soldiers to combat terrorism.', 'Argues for prioritizing domestic issues and social problems over rebuilding conflict-affected regions.', "Compares the 'America first' concept and the 'lifeboat theory' to highlight the challenges of taking in more people amidst domestic challenges.", 'Showcasing selfless acts of heroism and compassion.', 'Emphasizing acts of kindness and sacrifice.', 'Portrays a powerful message of unity and compassion during the tragedy of 9/11.', 'Emphasizing the personal impact and emotional toll experienced by individuals connected to the events of 9/11.', 'Showcasing a resilient and compassionate response to the tragedy.', 'The aftermath of 9-11 showcased the unity and kindness of strangers.', 'Emphasizing the importance of spreading the message of doing the right thing and bringing back the unity and feeling of 9-12.', 'Encouraging people to stop finger pointing, bickering, and tantrums, and to listen to each other without the necessity of a tragedy.', 'Illustrating America as a beautiful melting pot with diverse people.', 'Expressing the desire to continue doing good for others and preserving the American spirit of unity and opportunity.']}], 'highlights': ['Niels Jorgensen, a New York firefighter for over 21 years, contracted leukemia from cleaning up Ground Zero.', 'The collapse of the towers and the challenges faced by the first responders.', 'The wars in the Middle East since 9/11 have cost America over $6 trillion, with minimal allocation of funds for first responders.', 'The sustained burning of jet fuel at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit exceeded the temperature needed for the steel in the structural members of the Trade Center to fail, contributing to the collapse of the buildings.', 'Receiving a handwritten letter expressing gratitude for his cancer research donation led David Koch, a controversial billionaire, to form a life-changing connection with the author, showcasing the impact of expressing gratitude in unexpected ways.', 'Desire to provide therapy dogs and housing for veterans.', 'The aftermath of 9-11 showcased the unity and kindness of strangers.', 'Emphasizing the importance of spreading the message of doing the right thing and bringing back the unity and feeling of 9-12.', 'Illustrating America as a beautiful melting pot with diverse people.']}