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Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Fraud, Prison, and Sociopathy | Lex Fridman Podcast #288

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Sarma Melngailis is a chef and restauranteur who was the subject of the Netflix documentary Bad Vegan: Fame, Fraud, Fugitives. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Mailgun: https://lexfridman.com/mailgun - BiOptimizers: http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex to get 10% off - Notion: https://notion.com/startups to get up to $1000 off team plan - BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off - Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get special savings EPISODE LINKS: Sarma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarma Sarma's Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarmamelngailis Sarma's Website: https://sarmaraw.com Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (book): https://amzn.to/3G9pMvs Party of One (book): https://amzn.to/3NtcH2n Beautiful Ruins (book): https://amzn.to/38Cfgkc Darkness Visible (book): https://amzn.to/3tdxoYL Projections (book): https://amzn.to/38DrRDJ Confessions of a Sociopath (book): https://amzn.to/3sM39Ys On Love (book): https://amzn.to/3sS3Orj Dear Reader (book): https://amzn.to/39JPE4M 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 1:30 - Childhood 6:33 - Films 17:03 - Gifts 26:07 - Favorite food creations 32:18 - Leon: The Pitbull 44:26 - Bad Vegan 56:27 - Abusive relationship 1:01:10 - Remorse for employees 1:07:05 - Sociopathy 1:17:30 - How Sarma met Anthony Strangis 1:39:29 - Retrospection 1:52:11 - Johnny Depp and Amber Heard 2:00:04 - Is Anthony Strangis a sociopath? 2:04:11 - What Bad Vegan got wrong 2:21:26 - Darkest personal discovery 2:32:08 - Road trip from hell 2:39:23 - Wild stories 2:48:20 - Prison 2:58:00 - Ghislaine Maxwell 3:13:31 - Running restaurants 3:27:13 - Last meal 3:31:36 - Relationships 3:40:48 - Advice for young people 3:46:03 - Regrets 3:49:48 - Mortality 4:05:51 - Love 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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{'title': 'Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Fraud, Prison, and Sociopathy | Lex Fridman Podcast #288', 'heatmap': [], 'summary': "The podcast covers sarma melngailis' rise and fall in the vegan restaurant industry, her arrest for stealing over $2 million, her journey to redemption, and explores various personal, emotional, and entrepreneurial challenges, sociopathy, relationship reflections, and encounters with deception and tragic events, along with insights into ethical considerations and life lessons.", 'chapters': [{'end': 89.657, 'segs': [{'end': 79.409, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 50.709, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 56.153, 'text': 'that ended in what she called a road trip from hell, being arrested in Tennessee,', 'start': 50.709, 'duration': 5.444}, {'end': 62.818, 'text': 'her pleading guilty for stealing over $2 million and serving four months at Rikers Island Jail.', 'start': 56.153, 'duration': 6.665}, {'end': 70.383, 'text': 'Sarma disputes the veracity of the documentary and its conclusions, saying that she was misrepresented.', 'start': 63.858, 'duration': 6.525}, {'end': 79.409, 'text': 'So I wanted to talk to her to get the full story and to seek understanding of who she is as a human being, the good and the bad.', 'start': 71.183, 'duration': 8.226}], 'summary': "Sarma's road trip resulted in arrest, guilty plea for $2m theft, and 4 months in rikers island. she disputes the documentary's portrayal.", 'duration': 28.7, 'max_score': 50.709, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ50709.jpg'}], 'start': 0.209, 'title': 'Sarma melengalis: vegan restaurant, fraud, and redemption', 'summary': "Delves into the rise and fall of sarma melengalis' vegan raw food restaurants in new york city, her arrest for stealing over $2 million, and her dispute about the netflix documentary, shedding light on her journey from fame to infamy and her quest for redemption.", 'chapters': [{'end': 89.657, 'start': 0.209, 'title': 'Sarma melengalis: vegan restaurant, fraud, and redemption', 'summary': "Delves into the rise and fall of sarma melengalis' vegan raw food restaurants in new york city, her arrest for stealing over $2 million, and her dispute about the netflix documentary, shedding light on her journey from fame to infamy and her quest for redemption.", 'duration': 89.448, 'highlights': ["Sarma Melengalis, a chef and restaurateur, was the subject of the Netflix documentary Bad Vegan Fame Fraud and Fugitives, which documented the rise and fall of her vegan raw food restaurants in New York City. 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I've watched it a bunch of times, but it's been a while since I've watched it.", 'start': 385.574, 'duration': 6.914}], 'summary': "Discussion on johnny depp & film 'leon the professional', personal connections and admiration.", 'duration': 34.924, 'max_score': 357.564, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ357564.jpg'}, {'end': 881.901, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 852.86, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 856.54, 'text': "True romance does have one of the, I mean, it's probably unhealthy.", 'start': 852.86, 'duration': 3.68}, {'end': 858.241, 'text': 'The ending scene is just amazing.', 'start': 856.56, 'duration': 1.681}, {'end': 859.081, 'text': "You're so cool.", 'start': 858.261, 'duration': 0.82}, {'end': 870.204, 'text': "Is that one where she just kind of looks at Clarence and her son and child or whatever, and she's saying, you're so cool, you're so cool.", 'start': 859.301, 'duration': 10.903}, {'end': 873.174, 'text': "Yeah That's, that's love.", 'start': 871.092, 'duration': 2.082}, {'end': 881.901, 'text': "I just, that movie has so much in it cause it's, you know, it's funny and there's so many, so many good actors in that film.", 'start': 874.174, 'duration': 7.727}], 'summary': 'The ending scene in true romance is amazing, with a powerful expression of love and admiration.', 'duration': 29.041, 'max_score': 852.86, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ852860.jpg'}, {'end': 928.331, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 896.728, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 900.409, 'text': "Wait, what did Val Kilmer look like? Val Kilmer's in the very end.", 'start': 896.728, 'duration': 3.681}, {'end': 907.411, 'text': "You know when there's the Elvis sitting there, talking to him in the end? Yeah.", 'start': 900.429, 'duration': 6.982}, {'end': 908.671, 'text': "That's Val Kilmer.", 'start': 907.911, 'duration': 0.76}, {'end': 917.168, 'text': "Yeah You don't notice it unless you somehow either are very perceptive or noticed it in the credits.", 'start': 910.946, 'duration': 6.222}, {'end': 920.769, 'text': 'Yeah Quentin Tarantino wrote the film, I think.', 'start': 917.408, 'duration': 3.361}, {'end': 922.289, 'text': 'Yes Which is interesting.', 'start': 921.029, 'duration': 1.26}, {'end': 928.331, 'text': 'Directed by Tony Scott and the music is beautiful too.', 'start': 923.449, 'duration': 4.882}], 'summary': 'Val kilmer makes a surprise appearance at the end of the film written by quentin tarantino and directed by tony scott.', 'duration': 31.603, 'max_score': 896.728, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ896728.jpg'}, {'end': 1362.464, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1333.662, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 1336.702, 'text': "I've made up for depriving him of the royalties.", 'start': 1333.662, 'duration': 3.04}, {'end': 1340.123, 'text': 'I used to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts.', 'start': 1337.243, 'duration': 2.88}, {'end': 1341.864, 'text': 'I know it well.', 'start': 1341.283, 'duration': 0.581}, {'end': 1348.645, 'text': 'I used to hang out at the pit in Harvard Square with my green and blue hair when I was very, way too young to be doing that by myself.', 'start': 1341.884, 'duration': 6.761}, {'end': 1359.24, 'text': "There's a guy that I think has been there for a long time, between Kendall and Central, that would just lay out used books and sell them.", 'start': 1349.366, 'duration': 9.874}, {'end': 1362.464, 'text': 'I always loved that guy, whoever he was.', 'start': 1360.141, 'duration': 2.323}], 'summary': 'Speaker reminisces about her past in cambridge, massachusetts, and her fondness for a street bookseller.', 'duration': 28.802, 'max_score': 1333.662, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ1333662.jpg'}, {'end': 1555.528, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1524.246, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 1528.149, 'text': "you could immediately identify who's a full-blown sociopath.", 'start': 1524.246, 'duration': 3.903}, {'end': 1532.09, 'text': 'and then what, as a society, would you do with them?', 'start': 1528.149, 'duration': 3.941}, {'end': 1547.294, 'text': "because in most cases you know they're just gonna cause destruction and pain and harm and or potentially rise to power and become president or something.", 'start': 1532.09, 'duration': 15.204}, {'end': 1547.914, 'text': "so it's.", 'start': 1547.294, 'duration': 0.62}, {'end': 1555.528, 'text': "I just found that book fascinating And we'll return to this idea because it's fascinating.", 'start': 1547.914, 'duration': 7.614}], 'summary': 'Identifying sociopaths, their potential for harm and rise to power, and the fascination with the concept.', 'duration': 31.282, 'max_score': 1524.246, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ1524246.jpg'}], 'start': 90.919, 'title': 'Personal influences and literary discoveries', 'summary': "Explores the impact of early reading and unconventional choices, the influence of hunter s. thompson and the film 'leon the professional', the joy of exchanging bread and books, and the narrator's encounter with a used book seller. it also recommends 'the confession of a sociopath' by m.e. thomas.", 'chapters': [{'end': 259.278, 'start': 90.919, 'title': 'Early reading and green hair', 'summary': "Discusses the impact of early reading on the speaker's perception of the world and how a book called 'party of one' helped them understand their feelings of not fitting in. additionally, it explores the speaker's decision to have green hair in high school, despite being a loner, and the reaction of their family and community.", 'duration': 168.359, 'highlights': ["The book 'Party of One' by Anneli Rufus helped the speaker understand their feelings of not fitting in, even among family, and provided clarity on their past experiences.", "The speaker's decision to have green hair in high school, despite being a loner, stood out in the community and caused attention, even though it wouldn't stand out as much now.", "The speaker's family, including their physicist father at MIT, was surprisingly fine with the green hair, indicating the speaker's low-maintenance nature and good academic performance."]}, {'end': 1020.142, 'start': 259.278, 'title': 'Hunter s. thompson and leon the professional', 'summary': "Discusses hunter s. thompson's bold and fearless personality, his impact on the speaker, and the film 'leon the professional' portraying the complex relationship between a professional assassin and a young girl amidst violence, love, and protection.", 'duration': 760.864, 'highlights': ["The chapter discusses Hunter S. Thompson's bold and fearless personality and its impact on the speaker, including a memorable talk by Thompson and his unconventional life choices. Hunter S. Thompson's bold and fearless personality, impact on the speaker, memorable talk by Thompson", "The speaker reflects on the film 'Leon the Professional,' highlighting the complex relationship between a professional assassin and a young girl amidst violence, love, and protection. Complex relationship in the film 'Leon the Professional,' portrayal of violence, love, and protection", "The speaker discusses the contradiction of the protagonist being a caring person and a reluctant attachment to the young girl, noting the psychoanalytical aspect of the speaker's interest in the film's characters. Contradiction of the protagonist, psychoanalytical aspect of the speaker's interest", "The chapter delves into the speaker's appreciation of the film's portrayal of protecting and repairing a young girl's path to love amidst the cruelty, emphasizing the beauty of love and the film's simplicity. Appreciation of the film's portrayal, protecting and repairing a young girl's path to love, emphasis on the beauty of love and the film's simplicity", "The speaker expresses a selective appreciation for violence in films, citing examples from 'Leon the Professional' and 'True Romance,' noting the impact of violence on characters and the underlying themes of love and passion. Selective appreciation for violence in films, impact on characters, underlying themes of love and passion"]}, {'end': 1312.289, 'start': 1021.223, 'title': 'Gifts of bread and books', 'summary': 'Discusses the exchange of russian bread and books as gifts, delving into the joy of underlining and transcribing favorite quotes from books, and the serendipity of discovering hidden treasures in used bookstores.', 'duration': 291.066, 'highlights': ['The joy of discovering hidden treasures in used bookstores and the serendipity of finding at least one gem in every book haul.', 'The act of underlining and transcribing favorite quotes from books as a way of searing them in the brain and reliving the memory of having read them.', 'The exchange of Russian bread and books as gifts, emphasizing the joy of giving and receiving thoughtful presents.']}, {'end': 1555.528, 'start': 1312.289, 'title': 'The used book seller and sociopathy', 'summary': "Recounts the narrator's experiences with a used book seller in cambridge and recommends 'the confession of a sociopath' by m.e. thomas as a compelling and enlightening read about sociopathy.", 'duration': 243.239, 'highlights': ['The Confession of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas is recommended as a highly insightful book about sociopathy, offering valuable insights and posing important moral questions.', 'The narrator reflects on the regret of buying used books from living authors and compensates by promoting the books, expressing a desire to reconnect with the unique used book seller in Cambridge.', 'The narrator shares fond memories of a unique used book seller in Cambridge, expressing admiration for his knowledge and experiences, while also contemplating societal understanding and handling of sociopathy.']}], 'duration': 1464.609, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ90919.jpg', 'highlights': ['The Confession of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas is recommended as a highly insightful book about sociopathy, offering valuable insights and posing important moral questions.', "The speaker reflects on the film 'Leon the Professional,' highlighting the complex relationship between a professional assassin and a young girl amidst violence, love, and protection.", 'The joy of discovering hidden treasures in used bookstores and the serendipity of finding at least one gem in every book haul.', "The book 'Party of One' by Anneli Rufus helped the speaker understand their feelings of not fitting in, even among family, and provided clarity on their past experiences.", "The speaker's decision to have green hair in high school, despite being a loner, stood out in the community and caused attention, even though it wouldn't stand out as much now."]}, {'end': 2662.572, 'segs': [{'end': 2239.69, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2168.316, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 2172.237, 'text': "And um, for me it was like I don't, I don't want any dog.", 'start': 2168.316, 'duration': 3.921}, {'end': 2178.519, 'text': "I don't want, my intention isn't to get a dog, but there's something about this dog that I have to get.", 'start': 2172.277, 'duration': 6.242}, {'end': 2180.3, 'text': 'And so I went to see him.', 'start': 2178.599, 'duration': 1.701}, {'end': 2185.821, 'text': 'Um, and then I had already filled out an application.', 'start': 2181.918, 'duration': 3.903}, {'end': 2195.229, 'text': "It was just, I went to see him and then I, it was the afternoon and I sort of decided in my head, like, all right, I'm, I'm coming back to get him.", 'start': 2185.841, 'duration': 9.388}, {'end': 2195.729, 'text': 'I have to.', 'start': 2195.269, 'duration': 0.46}, {'end': 2198.591, 'text': 'And so the next morning I got on the subway and went back to get him.', 'start': 2196.129, 'duration': 2.462}, {'end': 2204.936, 'text': "Um, and I was crying on the subway and I remember thinking that people, I don't like crying in public.", 'start': 2199.252, 'duration': 5.684}, {'end': 2207.539, 'text': "I cry a lot, but I don't like crying in front of other people.", 'start': 2205.157, 'duration': 2.382}, {'end': 2209.26, 'text': 'And, um, I love it.', 'start': 2208.179, 'duration': 1.081}, {'end': 2216.84, 'text': 'I thought people on the train looking at me probably think that, you know, I just, somebody died or.', 'start': 2211.676, 'duration': 5.164}, {'end': 2220.363, 'text': "Sorry, you're crying on the way there or on the way back? On the way there to get him.", 'start': 2216.92, 'duration': 3.443}, {'end': 2222.604, 'text': "Yeah I don't, and I don't know why I was crying.", 'start': 2220.583, 'duration': 2.021}, {'end': 2224.206, 'text': 'It was just something about it was overwhelming.', 'start': 2222.624, 'duration': 1.582}, {'end': 2228.549, 'text': 'So So tears of happiness or tears of something.', 'start': 2224.226, 'duration': 4.323}, {'end': 2233.252, 'text': 'Something I, yeah, I think tears are overwhelming.', 'start': 2228.609, 'duration': 4.643}, {'end': 2239.19, 'text': "I, and now I'm like jumping off, but there was some I don't.", 'start': 2233.272, 'duration': 5.918}, {'end': 2239.69, 'text': "now I'm trying.", 'start': 2239.19, 'duration': 0.5}], 'summary': 'Despite initial reluctance, the speaker felt compelled to adopt a dog, returning the next day despite crying on the subway.', 'duration': 71.374, 'max_score': 2168.316, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ2168316.jpg'}], 'start': 1555.548, 'title': 'Emotional connections and entrepreneurial challenges', 'summary': 'Discusses the entrepreneurial journey of opening and closing upscale raw food restaurants in new york city, the emotional connection with rescue dogs, including leon and a pit bull mix, and the impact of these connections. it also highlights the development of distinctive raw vegan products and desserts, the impact of adopting rescue animals, and the emotional complexity experienced in new york city.', 'chapters': [{'end': 1921.171, 'start': 1555.548, 'title': 'Entrepreneurial journey and raw food creations', 'summary': 'Discusses the entrepreneurial journey of opening and eventually closing upscale raw food restaurants in new york city, including the creation of a successful raw vegan product line, with highlights on the challenges of running a restaurant and the development of distinctive raw vegan desserts like the malomar and coconut cream.', 'duration': 365.623, 'highlights': ['The chapter discusses the challenges of launching and running upscale raw food restaurants in New York City, including the opening and eventual closing of Pure Foods and Wine and One Lucky Duck Juice and Takeaway.', 'The entrepreneur received a $2.1 million loan from Jeffrey to buy out the business, leading to the closure of the restaurants in 2015 and 2016.', 'The entrepreneur created a successful raw vegan product line under the One Lucky Duck brand, offering unique cookies and snacks that garnered positive customer feedback and attracted high-profile customers like Tom Brady.', "The entrepreneur's favorite creation, the Malomar, was a popular raw vegan dessert that gained recognition and was even ordered by high-profile customers like Tom Brady.", "The entrepreneur's description of the raw vegan dessert, which included a salty cookie made with nuts and covered in chocolate, as well as a coconut cream and spreadable marshmallows, provides insights into the unique and innovative nature of their raw food creations."]}, {'end': 2145.937, 'start': 1921.452, 'title': 'Rescue dog leon and special connection', 'summary': 'Discusses the story of adopting a rescue dog named leon, including the unique connection felt with the dog and the reasoning behind choosing his designated birthday, reflecting on a previous special connection with a cat and the impact of its passing.', 'duration': 224.485, 'highlights': ['The narrator shares the story of adopting a rescue dog named Leon and the reasoning behind giving him a designated birthday of March 10th, 2010, reflecting on the unique connection felt with the dog and the obsessive thoughts about him.', "The narrator reflects on a previous special connection with a cat, describing their unique bond and the impact of the cat's passing, leading to the concoction of a connection between the cat's death date and Leon's potential birth date.", "The chapter explores the narrator's initial obsession with Leon, the rescue dog, and their strong emotional attachment, leading to the decision to adopt the dog despite initially trying to convince someone else to do so."]}, {'end': 2339.026, 'start': 2147.489, 'title': 'The emotional connection with a pit bull mix', 'summary': "Discusses the narrator's emotional connection with a pit bull mix, leading to a spontaneous decision to adopt despite public tears and a discussion about the overwhelming nature of tears of joy and music-induced emotions.", 'duration': 191.537, 'highlights': ["The narrator's emotional connection leads to a spontaneous decision to adopt the pit bull mix. Despite initial doubts and concerns from others, the narrator feels a compelling pull towards the dog and makes a spontaneous decision to adopt it, leading to public tears and emotional overwhelm.", 'Discussion about the overwhelming nature of tears of joy and music-induced emotions. The conversation delves into the overwhelming nature of tears of joy and the emotional impact of music, suggesting that overwhelming joy can lead to tears due to the realization of impermanence and the eventual loss of the source of joy.']}, {'end': 2662.572, 'start': 2339.106, 'title': 'Emotional journey with leon', 'summary': 'Discusses a tearful encounter on the subway, a heartwarming relationship with musicians, and the profound bond with a dog named leon, leading to a 12-year journey, which was later weaponized. it also explores the energy and loneliness of new york, encapsulating the emotional complexity of love.', 'duration': 323.466, 'highlights': ['The profound bond with a dog named Leon, leading to a 12-year journey, which was later weaponized. The profound bond with a dog named Leon, leading to a 12-year journey, which was later weaponized by Anthony Stranges.', 'A heartwarming relationship with musicians, leading to their success, and the emotional connection felt, including the tearful encounter on the subway. A heartwarming relationship with musicians, leading to their success, and the emotional connection felt, including the tearful encounter on the subway.', 'The energy and loneliness of New York, encapsulating the emotional complexity of love. The exploration of the energy and loneliness of New York, encapsulating the emotional complexity of love.']}], 'duration': 1107.024, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ1555548.jpg', 'highlights': ['The entrepreneur received a $2.1 million loan from Jeffrey to buy out the business, leading to the closure of the restaurants in 2015 and 2016.', 'The entrepreneur created a successful raw vegan product line under the One Lucky Duck brand, offering unique cookies and snacks that garnered positive customer feedback and attracted high-profile customers like Tom Brady.', 'The narrator shares the story of adopting a rescue dog named Leon and the reasoning behind giving him a designated birthday of March 10th, 2010, reflecting on the unique connection felt with the dog and the obsessive thoughts about him.', "The narrator's emotional connection leads to a spontaneous decision to adopt the pit bull mix. Despite initial doubts and concerns from others, the narrator feels a compelling pull towards the dog and makes a spontaneous decision to adopt it, leading to public tears and emotional overwhelm."]}, {'end': 3349.475, 'segs': [{'end': 2696.174, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2662.572, 'weight': 7, 'content': [{'end': 2662.912, 'text': "i don't know.", 'start': 2662.572, 'duration': 0.34}, {'end': 2669.556, 'text': 'Let me fly through the timeline before we get to any of the interesting details.', 'start': 2663.752, 'duration': 5.804}, {'end': 2673.959, 'text': 'So in 2011, you meet Anthony Strangis.', 'start': 2669.596, 'duration': 4.363}, {'end': 2677.241, 'text': 'Then in 2012, you two get married.', 'start': 2674.519, 'duration': 2.722}, {'end': 2685.226, 'text': '2015, the staff walk out due to failure to pay from the two restaurants.', 'start': 2677.261, 'duration': 7.965}, {'end': 2691.15, 'text': 'It reopens in April of 2015 and July of that year.', 'start': 2686.267, 'duration': 4.883}, {'end': 2693.032, 'text': "There's another walkout and so on.", 'start': 2691.19, 'duration': 1.842}, {'end': 2696.174, 'text': 'all this kind of confusing timeline.', 'start': 2694.413, 'duration': 1.761}], 'summary': 'Timeline: met anthony strangis in 2011, married in 2012, faced staff walkouts in 2015.', 'duration': 33.602, 'max_score': 2662.572, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ2662572.jpg'}, {'end': 2748.663, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2721.208, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 2731.411, 'text': 'Okay, May 12, 2016, you and your then-husband, Anthony Stranges, were arrested after he ordered pizza using his real name.', 'start': 2721.208, 'duration': 10.203}, {'end': 2744.26, 'text': 'Okay, in May 2017, you pleaded guilty to stealing more than $2 million from investors and scheming to defraud as well as, this is from Wikipedia.', 'start': 2732.171, 'duration': 12.089}, {'end': 2745.5, 'text': "Yeah, they're wrong.", 'start': 2744.7, 'duration': 0.8}, {'end': 2748.663, 'text': "Well, let me just finish reading it and then you tell me why it's wrong.", 'start': 2746.341, 'duration': 2.322}], 'summary': 'Arrested in 2016 for pizza order; pleaded guilty to $2 million theft in 2017.', 'duration': 27.455, 'max_score': 2721.208, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ2721208.jpg'}, {'end': 2871.848, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2820.496, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 2834.586, 'text': "if I knew that I was going to have to spend four months or three and a half at Rikers and I was thinking about this recently and even if I knew that I'd be acquitted at the end of a trial,", 'start': 2820.496, 'duration': 14.09}, {'end': 2846.523, 'text': 'I very likely would have just taken the four months, because you know the stress of going through a trial.', 'start': 2836.078, 'duration': 10.445}, {'end': 2849.865, 'text': 'But in 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to this purpose.', 'The decision to plead guilty due to the stress, expense, and uncertainty of a lengthy trial, reflecting common reasons for guilty pleas beyond actual guilt.', 'The impact of complicated emotions and the difficulty of expressing the true situation, leading to the need to pretend and not being able to reveal the reality to others.', 'The effort and determination in reopening the restaurant, despite challenges and the painful experience of not being able to communicate the true situation to others.', 'The decision to delay having coffee in the morning to allow the body to naturally regulate energy levels and avoid tiredness in the afternoon.']}, {'end': 4969.977, 'segs': [{'end': 3883.553, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3853.706, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 3854.947, 'text': "It's something I mean.", 'start': 3853.706, 'duration': 1.241}, {'end': 3856.848, 'text': 'why do you not tell others?', 'start': 3854.947, 'duration': 1.901}, {'end': 3859.098, 'text': 'you know? 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'text': "Yeah, that's why I left.", 'start': 4335.882, 'duration': 1.281}, {'end': 4341.165, 'text': "I didn't, I just, it was a strange environment.", 'start': 4337.863, 'duration': 3.302}, {'end': 4346.989, 'text': "Okay So you're not, you're not a, quote, defective, arrogant sociopath.", 'start': 4341.766, 'duration': 5.223}, {'end': 4348.49, 'text': 'What does defective even mean?', 'start': 4347.209, 'duration': 1.281}, {'end': 4356.621, 'text': "Well, I think that somebody had just called me that and I think that you know it's easy for people to say like don't read the comments,", 'start': 4348.85, 'duration': 7.771}, {'end': 4360.442, 'text': "but it's hard not to, because then also you'd miss the beautiful ones.", 'start': 4356.621, 'duration': 3.821}, {'end': 4366.164, 'text': 'Or sometimes like you have to go on there to to check a private message and you just stuff.', 'start': 4361.283, 'duration': 4.881}, {'end': 4369.205, 'text': "It's there people saying terrible 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Slow escalation of interaction from online communication to meeting in real life and the speaker's emotional state and personal experiences."]}], 'duration': 1620.122, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ3349855.jpg', 'highlights': ['Accessing early morning light in an apartment setting is challenging due to the presence of people everywhere.', 'Morning routines include activities such as getting up and doing things before having coffee, and using bright light boxes for light exposure.', 'The importance of accessing early morning light for overall well-being and productivity is emphasized.', "The owner describes being involuntarily taken away and manipulated into believing the abuser's reality, leading to financial harm and the closure of the business.", 'The discussion of psychological violence and the impact of psychological and emotional violence being more destructive than physical violence is explored.', 'The 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the correspondence between him and me,', 'start': 5983.722, 'duration': 8.004}, {'end': 5995.127, 'text': "that i was able to find because he deleted all our emails, but he he didn't.", 'start': 5991.726, 'duration': 3.401}, {'end': 5998.849, 'text': "i think he thought he deleted all of our g chats, but he didn't.", 'start': 5995.127, 'duration': 3.722}, {'end': 6001.27, 'text': 'oh so he had access to your email.', 'start': 5998.849, 'duration': 2.421}, {'end': 6006.584, 'text': 'yes, he deleted on that side too, And he had access to my email most of the time.', 'start': 6001.27, 'duration': 5.314}, {'end': 6016.969, 'text': 'And then at the end was also emailing people as me, which was incredibly mortifying to come home and then get back into my old email and find that.', 'start': 6006.604, 'duration': 10.365}, {'end': 6020.051, 'text': 'And I think he was also texting people as me.', 'start': 6017.409, 'duration': 2.642}, {'end': 6023.593, 'text': "And those I'll never know unless 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difference, emphasizing the lack of drama and the impact of heartbreak on decision-making, leading to loneliness and vulnerability, as the speaker reflects on feeling understood and manipulated.', 'duration': 308.444, 'highlights': ['The relationship had a significant age difference, with the speaker being 34 and the other person being 21 when they first met, and they lived together drama-free for four years.', 'The speaker realized that her judgment was compromised when she was heartbroken, leading to loneliness and vulnerability, as she sought someone who understood her, possibly due to her openness in personal blogs.', 'The speaker reflects on the impact of heartbreak, stating that love may not reveal itself as richly when in a relationship compared to when it is lost, and acknowledges feeling manipulated by the distant man who seemed to understand her due to her personal blog posts.', 'The speaker describes feeling attracted to the drama and chaos in past relationships but ultimately desiring a calm, drama-free relationship, highlighting a shift in her preferences after experiencing storms in previous relationships.']}, {'end': 5548.065, 'start': 5281.002, 'title': 'Falling in love and red flags', 'summary': 'Discusses the dangers of falling in love quickly, the significance of noticing red flags, and the importance of getting to know someone before falling in love, emphasizing the value of genuine curiosity and paying attention to details over an ethereal attraction.', 'duration': 267.063, 'highlights': ['Noticing red flags is crucial in relationships, as falling in love quickly can lead to rationalizing away potential issues or red flags, which may become problematic later.', 'The chapter emphasizes the importance of getting to know someone before falling in love, highlighting the value of genuine curiosity and paying attention to details over an ethereal attraction.', 'The dangers of falling in love quickly are discussed, emphasizing the potential for rationalizing away red flags or undesirable traits, posing a risk to the longevity of the relationship.', 'The significance of noticing red flags in relationships is highlighted, cautioning against the dangers of overlooking potential issues or problematic behaviors in the early stages of falling in love.', 'The value of genuine curiosity and paying attention to details over an ethereal attraction is emphasized, suggesting that getting to know someone deeply before falling in love is crucial for building a meaningful and lasting connection.']}, {'end': 6107.842, 'start': 5549.266, 'title': 'Recognizing red flags in relationships', 'summary': "'meeting mr. fox' discusses the importance of recognizing red flags in relationships, the impact of toxic behaviors, and the challenges of leaving such relationships, highlighting the need for self-awareness and understanding psychological tactics used in toxic relationships.", 'duration': 558.576, 'highlights': ['Toxic Relationship Impact The speaker shares a personal experience of being in a destructive relationship and the impact of toxic behavior, highlighting the need to recognize red flags early on.', 'Challenges of Leaving Toxic Relationships The speaker discusses the difficulty of leaving toxic relationships, comparing it to being in a cult and emphasizes the psychological tactics used in such situations.', 'Importance of Recognizing Red Flags The importance of recognizing red flags in relationships is emphasized, with a focus on the need for self-awareness and taking time to assess the potential impact of toxic behaviors.', 'Impact of Psychological Tactics in Toxic Relationships The speaker highlights the psychological tactics used in toxic relationships, drawing parallels to the experiences of individuals in cults and the challenges of self-reflection and understanding why individuals stay in such relationships.', 'Recognizing Red Flags Early On The speaker emphasizes the need to recognize red flags early in relationships to avoid getting involved in destructive and toxic dynamics, advocating for a more cautious and self-aware approach.']}], 'duration': 1136.084, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ4971758.jpg', 'highlights': ['The speaker reflects on the impact of heartbreak, stating that love may not reveal itself as richly when in a relationship compared to when it is lost, acknowledging feeling manipulated by the distant man who seemed to understand her due to her personal blog posts.', 'The value of genuine curiosity and paying attention to details over an ethereal attraction is emphasized, suggesting that getting to know someone deeply before falling in love is crucial for building a meaningful and lasting connection.', 'The importance of recognizing red flags in relationships is emphasized, with a focus on the need for self-awareness and taking time to assess the potential impact of toxic behaviors.']}, {'end': 8488.79, 'segs': [{'end': 6869.603, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 6840.36, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 6841.121, 'text': "That's totally wrong.", 'start': 6840.36, 'duration': 0.761}, {'end': 6843.642, 'text': "Well, if they only knew this, well, I have, nope, that's wrong.", 'start': 6841.261, 'duration': 2.381}, {'end': 6853.97, 'text': "So, you know, listening to other people analyzing, my situation or my psychology when they don't have all the information has been really frustrating.", 'start': 6844.122, 'duration': 9.848}, {'end': 6855.432, 'text': "There's a difference.", 'start': 6854.731, 'duration': 0.701}, {'end': 6861.821, 'text': "There's a difference because the world doesn't know much about you except for the Netflix documentary.", 'start': 6856.8, 'duration': 5.021}, {'end': 6868.363, 'text': "Right There's a lot more information about both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, and the trial is revealing the real people.", 'start': 6862.121, 'duration': 6.242}, {'end': 6869.603, 'text': 'This one is so interesting.', 'start': 6868.403, 'duration': 1.2}], 'summary': 'Frustration due to lack of understanding; trial reveals real people.', 'duration': 29.243, 'max_score': 6840.36, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ6840360.jpg'}, {'end': 7070.948, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7045.209, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 7052.652, 'text': 'like if you and I watched something graphic and tragic on TV or watched something happen like things would happen in our brains.', 'start': 7045.209, 'duration': 7.443}, {'end': 7054.533, 'text': "that don't happen in the brains of sociopaths.", 'start': 7052.652, 'duration': 1.881}, {'end': 7058.863, 'text': "So they don't react to things in the same way that that we do, but that makes them.", 'start': 7054.573, 'duration': 4.29}, {'end': 7060.784, 'text': "Again, you keep assuming I'm not a sociopath.", 'start': 7058.883, 'duration': 1.901}, {'end': 7062.245, 'text': "I didn't say I'm not a sociopath.", 'start': 7060.864, 'duration': 1.381}, {'end': 7064.205, 'text': 'This assumption you keep making is very interesting.', 'start': 7062.325, 'duration': 1.88}, {'end': 7070.948, 'text': "Then why did I murder all those people? Let's get back to the, what were we talking about? Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.", 'start': 7064.986, 'duration': 5.962}], 'summary': 'Discussion on sociopathy and its impact on reactions and behavior.', 'duration': 25.739, 'max_score': 7045.209, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ7045209.jpg'}, {'end': 7163.448, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7137.95, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 7144.493, 'text': "Maybe this is whole, maybe they're both in love and this is like a troll that they played on the world.", 'start': 7137.95, 'duration': 6.543}, {'end': 7144.913, 'text': "I don't know.", 'start': 7144.553, 'duration': 0.36}, {'end': 7147.915, 'text': "It makes me wonder what's real at all.", 'start': 7145.534, 'duration': 2.381}, {'end': 7153.506, 'text': "Like I, because you have to remember they're actors too.", 'start': 7149.896, 'duration': 3.61}, {'end': 7158.627, 'text': "Yeah, I don't think he would have filed a lawsuit if he was- No, I mean, I'm joking.", 'start': 7154.286, 'duration': 4.341}, {'end': 7163.448, 'text': 'No, I know, but no, I mean, my point is- Yes, yeah, yeah.', 'start': 7159.047, 'duration': 4.401}], 'summary': "Discussion about a lawsuit involving actors' love life", 'duration': 25.498, 'max_score': 7137.95, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ7137950.jpg'}, {'end': 7323.754, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7296.649, 'weight': 6, 'content': [{'end': 7311.203, 'text': "it was as if all those things together only make sense if his primary goal was to maximally destroy me and also have me burn all my bridges and make it so I'll never recover.", 'start': 7296.649, 'duration': 14.554}, {'end': 7316.788, 'text': "And when you read a book like that, you understand that that's what he wanted.", 'start': 7311.824, 'duration': 4.964}, {'end': 7317.989, 'text': "That's his life.", 'start': 7317.088, 'duration': 0.901}, {'end': 7321.552, 'text': "It's like a game.", 'start': 7319.01, 'duration': 2.542}, {'end': 7323.754, 'text': "It's about power and it's a game.", 'start': 7321.693, 'duration': 2.061}], 'summary': 'The primary goal was to maximally destroy and have the individual burn all bridges, making recovery impossible.', 'duration': 27.105, 'max_score': 7296.649, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ7296649.jpg'}, {'end': 8164.674, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8140.717, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 8147.961, 'text': 'Can I just say, because Joe has an account for his dog too, I just love when people do that.', 'start': 8140.717, 'duration': 7.244}, {'end': 8148.601, 'text': "It's so great.", 'start': 8148.021, 'duration': 0.58}, {'end': 8153.564, 'text': 'Because I actually pretend, in my mind, for some reason, I do think Leon has an account.', 'start': 8148.621, 'duration': 4.943}, {'end': 8156.445, 'text': "Like I don't, you forget that there's a human behind it.", 'start': 8153.644, 'duration': 2.801}, {'end': 8157.806, 'text': "You're like, oh, okay, cool.", 'start': 8156.965, 'duration': 0.841}, {'end': 8159.592, 'text': 'Yeah, I know.', 'start': 8158.311, 'duration': 1.281}, {'end': 8160.712, 'text': 'I love it when people do that.', 'start': 8159.632, 'duration': 1.08}, {'end': 8162.053, 'text': 'Anyway, so continue.', 'start': 8160.892, 'duration': 1.161}, {'end': 8164.674, 'text': "So Leon didn't unfollow him and what?", 'start': 8162.093, 'duration': 2.581}], 'summary': 'People creating social media accounts for their pets is amusing and relatable.', 'duration': 23.957, 'max_score': 8140.717, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ8140717.jpg'}, {'end': 8374.71, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8348.61, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 8354.314, 'text': "And if I was going to like be walking Leon and turn the corner and he's standing there and like it.", 'start': 8348.61, 'duration': 5.704}, {'end': 8361.101, 'text': "Like if there's a crazy murder out on the loose, you'd rather know where they are than have no, have no idea.", 'start': 8356.157, 'duration': 4.944}, {'end': 8363.743, 'text': 'So there are a lot of different reasons.', 'start': 8361.802, 'duration': 1.941}, {'end': 8365.905, 'text': 'Um, why does it upset you?', 'start': 8364.102, 'duration': 1.803}, {'end': 8369.826, 'text': 'Why was it wrong to have that audio clip at the end of the documentary?', 'start': 8366.545, 'duration': 3.281}, {'end': 8371.208, 'text': 'Like what did it?', 'start': 8370.108, 'duration': 1.1}, {'end': 8374.71, 'text': 'uh, well, because it implied all kinds of things that were completely not true.', 'start': 8371.208, 'duration': 3.502}], 'summary': 'Discussion about the implications of an audio clip in a documentary.', 'duration': 26.1, 'max_score': 8348.61, 'thumbnail': 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remorse.', 'duration': 28.471, 'max_score': 8437.97, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ8437970.jpg'}], 'start': 6107.942, 'title': 'Rediscovered journal entries and sociopathic encounters', 'summary': "Delves into the rediscovered journal containing entries from 2014 to 2015, the impact of the protagonist's correspondence, the use of dark humor as a defense mechanism, and insights into sociopathy and manipulative relationships, shedding light on the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating a sociopath, providing a detailed exploration of emotional turmoil and manipulative encounters.", 'chapters': [{'end': 6185.615, 'start': 6107.942, 'title': 'Rediscovered journal entries and emotional turmoil', 'summary': "Discusses the rediscovery of the speaker's journal by the prosecutor, containing entries from 2014 to 2015, revealing the speaker's fear and desire for the ordeal to end.", 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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, are touched upon, with the observation that there is raw post-mortem on a passionate love affair, the presence of love amidst hate, and the vulnerabilities and manipulations associated with strong emotions.', 'The challenges of making judgments without getting to know the full story, especially in controversial cases like the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trials, are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of seeking humility and continuously learning more to understand complex situations better.', "The potential unreliability of body language and the challenges of identifying skilled liars, particularly sociopaths, are mentioned, with the observation that skilled liars can bypass typical indicators of deception and the absence of standard responses in sociopaths' brains when exposed to graphic or tragic stimuli."]}, {'end': 7945.168, 'start': 7186.689, 'title': 'Understanding sociopathy and manipulative relationships', 'summary': "Explores insights into 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The speaker's foresight in warning someone about the sociopath's likability and ability to understand others' interests was validated when the person later confirmed the sociopath's behavior, highlighting the sociopath's manipulative nature.", "The speaker's fear for his dog's safety and the potential harm the sociopath could cause, leading to the speaker's self-serving and strategic decision to interact with the sociopath, despite understanding the risks and the concept of no contact with a sociopath. The speaker's fear for his dog's safety drove him to interact with the sociopath, illustrating the emotional turmoil and strategic thinking involved in dealing with a potentially dangerous individual, despite the understanding of the recommended no contact approach.", "The misrepresentation of the speaker's relationship with the sociopath in a documentary, causing confusion and frustration due to the implication of continued friendliness and lack of remorse, and the speaker's dissatisfaction with the documentary's ending. The misrepresentation of the speaker's relationship in the documentary, leading to confusion and frustration, highlighted the impact of media portrayal on public perception and the speaker's emotional response to the misrepresentation."]}], 'duration': 2380.848, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ6107942.jpg', 'highlights': ["The misleading portrayal in the documentary significantly impacts the audience's understanding of the situation.", "Insights into the sociopath's perspective provide valuable understanding of the psychological motives behind toxic connections.", 'The challenges of making judgments without getting to know the full story are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of seeking humility and continuously learning more to understand complex situations better.', 'The potential unreliability of body language and the challenges of identifying skilled liars, particularly sociopaths, are mentioned.', 'The complexities of human relationships, as seen in the trials of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, are touched upon, with the observation that there is raw post-mortem on a passionate love affair, the presence of love amidst hate, and the vulnerabilities and manipulations associated with strong emotions.', "The speaker's fear for his dog's safety drove him to interact with the sociopath, illustrating the emotional turmoil and strategic thinking involved in dealing with a potentially dangerous individual, despite the understanding of the recommended no contact approach.", 'The use of dark humor as a defense mechanism is explored, with the example of Michael Malice embodying dark humor but being a kind individual underneath, and the notion that dark humor is necessary to release the valve of atrocities throughout history.']}, {'end': 9290.06, 'segs': [{'end': 8560.78, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8521.769, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 8526.371, 'text': 'Have you figured out what that means about you? No.', 'start': 8521.769, 'duration': 4.602}, {'end': 8543.752, 'text': 'No, it just was interesting to look at and also I think I have a tendency sometimes to be sort of like jokingly, hyperbolic or sarcastic,', 'start': 8528.111, 'duration': 15.641}, {'end': 8545.193, 'text': "and it's gotten me into trouble.", 'start': 8543.752, 'duration': 1.441}, {'end': 8559.539, 'text': 'One time I got locked up in the Harlem psych ward for a day because of my hyperbole and sarcasm and like this sort of-.', 'start': 8549.155, 'duration': 10.384}, {'end': 8560.78, 'text': 'Do you want to tell the story of that??', 'start': 8559.539, 'duration': 1.241}], 'summary': "The speaker's tendency for hyperbolic and sarcastic remarks led to being locked up in the harlem psych ward for a day.", 'duration': 39.011, 'max_score': 8521.769, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ8521769.jpg'}, {'end': 8676.624, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 8648.013, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 8653.842, 'text': "No, but- There's a thing being made that I have nothing to do with, which is frustrating and weird.", 'start': 8648.013, 'duration': 5.829}, {'end': 8663.133, 'text': "A film about you? It's like somebody's making a fictionalized drama, and it's frustrating because for all kinds of obvious reasons, it's like..", 'start': 8653.862, 'duration': 9.271}, {'end': 8666.358, 'text': 'It can go any way.', 'start': 8664.797, 'duration': 1.561}, {'end': 8667.599, 'text': 'It could go any way.', 'start': 8666.738, 'duration': 0.861}, {'end': 8668.9, 'text': 'You could be like the bad guy.', 'start': 8667.619, 'duration': 1.281}, {'end': 8672.001, 'text': "And that will be, they'll get a bajillion things wrong.", 'start': 8668.98, 'duration': 3.021}, {'end': 8676.624, 'text': 'And there are also a bunch of people like profiting off of it and like, thanks guys.', 'start': 8672.822, 'duration': 3.802}], 'summary': 'Frustration about a fictionalized drama being made about the speaker, with concerns about potential misrepresentation and profiteering.', 'duration': 28.611, 'max_score': 8648.013, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ8648013.jpg'}, {'end': 9099.121, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 9067.57, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 9074.114, 'text': 'I wanted, like a meteor, to hit my particular spot on the earth right then and there, just because it was.', 'start': 9067.57, 'duration': 6.544}, {'end': 9080.599, 'text': 'He was manipulating your mom too, because your mom loved you and was willing to give money.', 'start': 9075.555, 'duration': 5.044}, {'end': 9082.098, 'text': 'Yeah Yeah.', 'start': 9080.976, 'duration': 1.122}, {'end': 9083.359, 'text': 'And it was really grotesque.', 'start': 9082.218, 'duration': 1.141}, {'end': 9085.222, 'text': "And so, and I feel like it's my fault.", 'start': 9083.459, 'duration': 1.763}, {'end': 9089.468, 'text': "Um, What's your mom say about this whole situation?", 'start': 9086.163, 'duration': 3.305}, {'end': 9090.329, 'text': 'now, looking back?', 'start': 9089.468, 'duration': 0.861}, {'end': 9099.121, 'text': "We don't talk about it as much as one would think that we would, because I feel sickening,", 'start': 9091.997, 'duration': 7.124}], 'summary': 'A manipulative situation causing discomfort and regret, impacting family dynamics', 'duration': 31.551, 'max_score': 9067.57, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ9067570.jpg'}, {'end': 9290.06, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 9224.911, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 9229.174, 'text': "I'm always surprised that people just jump on podcasts they haven't really listened to.", 'start': 9224.911, 'duration': 4.263}, {'end': 9233.75, 'text': 'and just do a lot of podcasts, a kind of book tour.', 'start': 9230.788, 'duration': 2.962}, {'end': 9237.293, 'text': "First of all, financially, it doesn't make any sense.", 'start': 9234.731, 'duration': 2.562}, {'end': 9243.877, 'text': "Especially going on small podcasts, what's the benefit? Really, you want to go on just a couple of big podcasts that you're actually a fan of.", 'start': 9237.313, 'duration': 6.564}, {'end': 9246.279, 'text': "It's really, really, really important.", 'start': 9244.598, 'duration': 1.681}, {'end': 9250.582, 'text': "People don't, they don't understand the power.", 'start': 9246.339, 'duration': 4.243}, {'end': 9253.985, 'text': "I mean maybe you just don't understand podcasting, but me, as a fan of podcasts,", 'start': 9250.642, 'duration': 3.343}, {'end': 9260.439, 'text': 'is like the biggest thing I love listening to is when a guest is a fan.', 'start': 9255.333, 'duration': 5.106}, {'end': 9266.125, 'text': 'They understand the culture, the style, the sound, the feel of the podcast.', 'start': 9260.599, 'duration': 5.526}, {'end': 9267.447, 'text': 'They understand the other person.', 'start': 9266.145, 'duration': 1.302}, {'end': 9274.134, 'text': 'They feel the pain, the hopes of the other person, the weird quirks of the other person.', 'start': 9268.027, 'duration': 6.107}, {'end': 9276.376, 'text': 'It makes for much better listening.', 'start': 9274.154, 'duration': 2.222}, {'end': 9280.458, 'text': 'And ultimately, the appearance itself is not just enough to sell the book.', 'start': 9277.117, 'duration': 3.341}, {'end': 9285.399, 'text': "You're selling yourself as a human being, and that requires having chemistry and all those kinds of things.", 'start': 9280.898, 'duration': 4.501}, {'end': 9288.08, 'text': 'Anyway Yeah, I agree.', 'start': 9285.419, 'duration': 2.661}, {'end': 9290.06, 'text': 'And podcast appearances are exhausting.', 'start': 9288.1, 'duration': 1.96}], 'summary': "Guests should focus on big podcasts they're fans of, as they understand the power and impact of the show. small podcasts may not provide significant benefit financially or in terms of audience reach.", 'duration': 65.149, 'max_score': 9224.911, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ9224911.jpg'}], 'start': 8489.791, 'title': 'A tragic translation error and finding hope', 'summary': "Explores a person's ordeal of being mistakenly put in a psych ward due to a translation error, leading to a film about their life. it also delves into their deep pain, thoughts of suicide, and the impact of relentless optimism and podcast appearances.", 'chapters': [{'end': 8696.342, 'start': 8489.791, 'title': 'Lost in translation', 'summary': 'Explores a humorous yet tragic incident of a person getting locked up in a psych ward due to a translation error caused by hyperbolic and sarcastic remarks, which led to a film being made about their life, causing frustration and annoyance.', 'duration': 206.551, 'highlights': ['The incident of getting locked up in a psych ward due to a translation error caused by hyperbolic and sarcastic remarks, which was both comical and tragic.', "The frustration and annoyance of a film being made about the person's life, with concerns about misrepresentation and profiteering.", 'The discussion about the potential actors for the film and the frustration of not being involved in the creation process.']}, {'end': 9290.06, 'start': 8696.342, 'title': 'Surviving pain and finding hope', 'summary': 'Explores the deep pain and struggles of the individual, including thoughts of suicide, while also highlighting the importance of relentless optimism and the impact of podcast appearances.', 'duration': 593.718, 'highlights': ['The individual reflects on contemplating suicide, hoarding medications, and feeling trapped in a dark time, showcasing the deep pain and struggles. The individual admits to considering suicide, hoarding medications, feeling psychologically trapped, and contemplating the idea of killing oneself due to financial, psychological, and personal struggles.', 'The importance of relentless optimism and aggressively seeking reasons to live is emphasized in navigating through dark times and finding strength. The individual stresses the significance of maintaining relentless optimism and actively searching for reasons to live, highlighting the power of hope in overcoming challenging circumstances and struggles.', 'The impact of podcast appearances is discussed, emphasizing the need for genuine connection and understanding between guests and podcast hosts to effectively engage and connect with audiences. 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are capable of doing is going out and lying in very brazen ways that normal people would be terrified to do so.', 'start': 9832.66, 'duration': 9.668}, {'end': 9843.989, 'text': 'that kind of also makes it more believable.', 'start': 9842.328, 'duration': 1.661}, {'end': 9855.471, 'text': "yeah. so if somebody could go out on a world stage and lie and not kind of feel weird about that, or even knowing that it's a lie,", 'start': 9843.989, 'duration': 11.482}, {'end': 9857.415, 'text': 'that can be pointed out as being a lie.', 'start': 9855.471, 'duration': 1.944}], 'summary': 'People like mr. fox can brazenly lie, making it more believable and easier to get away with.', 'duration': 24.755, 'max_score': 9832.66, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ9832660.jpg'}], 'start': 9291.16, 'title': 'Road trip and deception', 'summary': 'Recounts a road trip with a person with gambling addiction and visits to various casinos, 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The narrator's submission to giving up their phone and privacy was a result of conditioning, akin to behavior seen in cults, causing them to feel in a state of shock and ultimately giving up."]}, {'end': 10098.569, 'start': 9552.07, 'title': 'Deception and delusion', 'summary': "Discusses the manipulative tactics of an individual who blurred the lines between truth and lies, delving into fantastical stories and the psychological impact of believing in them, while questioning the individual's own delusional tendencies and the psychological impact of believing in such lies.", 'duration': 546.499, 'highlights': ['The individual intentionally used vague and fantastical stories to manipulate, similar to how religious beliefs are often accepted without concrete proof or disproof.', "The manipulator's ability to lie brazenly and the incredulity of the lies made them more believable, raising questions about the individual's own delusional tendencies.", "The discussion delves into the concept that the more fantastical a lie, the more believable it becomes, and the individual's potential delusional belief in their own lies, akin to living in a self-created virtual reality.", "The individual's claim of being a Navy SEAL or working with the CIA was highly dubious, and the lack of verifiable information underscored the manipulative nature of the individual.", 'The chapter also touches on the reliance of society on individuals willing to use violence to protect freedoms, highlighting the importance of such individuals in maintaining societal order and security.']}], 'duration': 807.409, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ9291160.jpg', 'highlights': ["The road trip companion's gambling addiction led them to visit several casinos during the trip, showcasing a pattern of behavior indicative of addiction.", "The narrator's submission to giving up their phone and privacy was a result of conditioning, akin to behavior seen in cults, causing them to feel in a state of shock and ultimately giving up.", 'The individual intentionally used vague and fantastical stories to manipulate, similar to how religious beliefs are often accepted without concrete proof or disproof.', "The manipulator's ability to lie brazenly and the incredulity of the lies made them more believable, raising questions about the individual's own delusional tendencies.", "The discussion delves into the concept that the more fantastical a lie, the more believable it becomes, and the individual's potential delusional belief in their own lies, akin to living in a self-created virtual reality."]}, {'end': 11610.58, 'segs': [{'end': 10131.433, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 10101.271, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 10108.936, 'text': 'You mentioned that I would, not to go to prison, but that I may enjoy my time there.', 'start': 10101.271, 'duration': 7.665}, {'end': 10113.038, 'text': 'Let me ask you, by the way, I love prison movies.', 'start': 10109.276, 'duration': 3.762}, {'end': 10114.299, 'text': 'You would find it fascinating.', 'start': 10113.218, 'duration': 1.081}, {'end': 10117.741, 'text': "I don't, because it's like still kind of too soon.", 'start': 10114.439, 'duration': 3.302}, {'end': 10123.804, 'text': 'Well, how was your time? 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Exactly.', 'start': 10237.219, 'duration': 1.802}], 'summary': 'Desiring to recall details, found street video on youtube from prison.', 'duration': 22.388, 'max_score': 10216.633, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ10216633.jpg'}, {'end': 10339.118, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 10309.665, 'weight': 6, 'content': [{'end': 10312.827, 'text': "It's like $400,000, $500,000 or something.", 'start': 10309.665, 'duration': 3.162}, {'end': 10314.648, 'text': "I didn't think it was that much.", 'start': 10313.587, 'duration': 1.061}, {'end': 10316.509, 'text': 'I thought I wrote it down, but either way, it is.', 'start': 10314.688, 'duration': 1.821}, {'end': 10323.452, 'text': 'It elevated during COVID, which is fascinating, to the number I just said.', 'start': 10318.069, 'duration': 5.383}, {'end': 10329.274, 'text': 'Yeah, during COVID, I felt sick to my stomach thinking about people stuck there.', 'start': 10324.352, 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case, focusing on their social circle, manipulation, and potential compromising activities.", 'chapters': [{'end': 10235.218, 'start': 10101.271, 'title': "Riker's island and pigeon forge", 'summary': "Details the author's experiences spending time at riker's island and a tennessee jail, particularly in the town of pigeon forge, highlighting the surreal and bizarre nature of the place.", 'duration': 133.947, 'highlights': ["The author spent three and a half months at Riker's and about 10 days in a Tennessee jail.", 'Pigeon Forge is described as a weird, trippy, and bizarre tourist destination that feels like a nonstop carnival.', "The author expresses a wish to remember more details about Pigeon Forge and later discovers a video on YouTube showcasing the town's eccentricity."]}, {'end': 10680.018, 'start': 10235.258, 'title': 'Rikers island prison experience', 'summary': "Discusses the experience of spending time at rikers island, highlighting the conditions, costs, and the impact on the author's mind, while emphasizing the unjust situations faced by many inmates.", 'duration': 444.76, 'highlights': ['Rikers Island costs $400,000 to $500,000 per prisoner per year, which elevated during COVID. The cost per prisoner per year at Rikers Island is remarkably high, reaching $400,000 to $500,000 and increased during COVID, indicating significant financial resources allocated to the prison system.', 'Most of the people at Rikers are awaiting trial and have not been convicted, leading to unjust situations due to inability to pay bail, sometimes as low as $500. The majority of Rikers inmates are awaiting trial and have not been convicted, leading to unjust situations where individuals, sometimes innocent, are unable to pay bail amounts as low as $500, resulting in significant impact on their lives.', 'The author describes a tragic and unjust situation where people are unable to get out due to lack of a relatively small amount of money, such as $1,000 to $2,000. The author highlights the tragic and unjust circumstances where individuals are unable to leave Rikers due to a lack of relatively small amounts of money, such as $1,000 to $2,000, showcasing the disproportionate impact of financial constraints on inmates.', "The author mentions observing the impact of limited contact with the outside world, leading to loss of family, job, and living arrangements, creating a gut-wrenching and helpless situation for many inmates. Limited contact with the outside world leads to the loss of family, job, and living arrangements for many inmates, creating a gut-wrenching and helpless situation, highlighting the significant impact of incarceration on individuals' lives.", "The author experienced surprising adaptability during the stay at Rikers and mentions the influence of 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael Singer on observing the mind, indicating personal growth during the experience. The author experienced surprising adaptability during the stay at Rikers and credits 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael Singer for personal growth, reflecting the influence of the experience on the author's mindset and ability to adapt."]}, {'end': 11070.296, 'start': 10680.158, 'title': 'Ghislaine maxwell and jeffrey epstein case', 'summary': 'Discusses the case of ghislaine maxwell and jeffrey epstein, focusing on their social circle, charm, manipulation, and potential compromising activities, including the involvement of powerful individuals and the uncertainty and fear experienced by potential victims.', 'duration': 390.138, 'highlights': ['Ghislaine Maxwell spent approximately 500 days in isolation in prison, providing insights into her unique prison experience.', "Epstein's ability to charm and manipulate people, leading them to overlook any suspicious activities, as seen in the case of Les Wexner turning over management of a significant amount of money to Epstein.", 'Discussion on the potential compromising activities orchestrated by Epstein, involving the use of cameras and targeting powerful individuals from both political parties to maintain his power and avoid exposure.', 'Reflection on personal vulnerability and potential reactions in a situation involving a powerful individual, highlighting the uncertainty, fear, and self-blame experienced by potential victims.', 'The role of charm and manipulation in the case of Jeffrey Epstein, drawing parallels to similar tactics employed by individuals like Elizabeth Holmes and cults to overwhelm rational thought and judgment.']}, {'end': 11610.58, 'start': 11072.517, 'title': "Ghislaine maxwell's role in epstein's case", 'summary': "Explores the complex dynamics of ghislaine maxwell's involvement with jeffrey epstein, including her potential manipulation, inherited trauma, and the importance of understanding sociopathy, alluding to the possibility of her being systematically manipulated by epstein, inherited trauma, and its relevance to sociopathy.", 'duration': 538.063, 'highlights': ["The Vicki Ward narrative podcast 'Chasing Ghislaine' presents a fascinating exploration of Ghislaine Maxwell's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, shedding light on the potential manipulation and inherited trauma, prompting the need for a deeper understanding of sociopathy.", 'The discussion delves into the possibility of Ghislaine Maxwell being systematically manipulated by Jeffrey Epstein, drawing parallels with the experiences of individuals in cults, emphasizing the critical need for understanding the dynamics of manipulation and its impact.', 'The transcript highlights the importance of comprehending inherited trauma, as evidenced by the comparison with the experiences of individuals in cults, emphasizing the significance of exploring the psychological impact and potential influence on behavior.', 'The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of sociopathy and cautions against misusing the term, highlighting its importance for humanity and the potential consequences of its misinterpretation.']}], 'duration': 1509.309, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ10101271.jpg', 'highlights': ['Rikers Island costs $400,000 to $500,000 per prisoner per year, indicating significant financial resources allocated to the prison system.', 'The majority of Rikers inmates are awaiting trial and have not been convicted, leading to unjust situations due to inability to pay bail, sometimes as low as $500.', 'Limited contact with the outside world leads to the loss of family, job, and living arrangements for many inmates, creating a gut-wrenching and helpless situation.', "The author experienced surprising adaptability during the stay at Rikers and credits 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael Singer for personal growth.", "Epstein's ability to charm and manipulate people, leading them to overlook any suspicious activities, as seen in the case of Les Wexner turning over management of a significant amount of money to Epstein.", 'Discussion on the potential compromising activities orchestrated by Epstein, involving the use of cameras and targeting powerful individuals from both political parties to maintain his power and avoid exposure.', "The Vicki Ward narrative podcast 'Chasing Ghislaine' presents a fascinating exploration of Ghislaine Maxwell's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, shedding light on the potential manipulation and inherited trauma."]}, {'end': 12684.394, 'segs': [{'end': 11709.912, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 11679.735, 'weight': 6, 'content': [{'end': 11684.155, 'text': "Even you could walk into what looks like a hole in the wall and it's going to have amazing food.", 'start': 11679.735, 'duration': 4.42}, {'end': 11686.956, 'text': 'That happens a lot.', 'start': 11685.876, 'duration': 1.08}, {'end': 11693.861, 'text': 'So what was the menu? So was it a raw, was it vegan and raw from the beginning? Yeah, it was.', 'start': 11687.256, 'duration': 6.605}, {'end': 11698.964, 'text': "And raw means what? Now I'm getting thrown back to all the interviews I did when people asked me these questions.", 'start': 11694.321, 'duration': 4.643}, {'end': 11699.785, 'text': 'It was so long ago.', 'start': 11699.024, 'duration': 0.761}, {'end': 11709.912, 'text': "At the time- What's it like being vegan? 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Yeah.', 'start': 11978.657, 'duration': 1.48}, {'end': 11980.798, 'text': 'Chicken day.', 'start': 11980.358, 'duration': 0.44}, {'end': 11985.839, 'text': "So that was the most real meat you're getting, is the chicken.", 'start': 11981.358, 'duration': 4.481}, {'end': 11987.6, 'text': 'Yeah, a lot of the rest of it.', 'start': 11986.299, 'duration': 1.301}, {'end': 11992.481, 'text': 'Chicken breast or dark, white or dark meat? Dark is the leg and the thigh.', 'start': 11987.64, 'duration': 4.841}, {'end': 11995.622, 'text': 'And it was cooked surprisingly well.', 'start': 11993.761, 'duration': 1.861}, {'end': 11997.963, 'text': 'And so I would always eat it.', 'start': 11996.262, 'duration': 1.701}, {'end': 11999.423, 'text': "I don't know.", 'start': 11997.983, 'duration': 1.44}, {'end': 12004.704, 'text': "I mean it's there and it's not from a health perspective.", 'start': 11999.443, 'duration': 5.261}], 'summary': 'Heightened tension on chicken day led to most fights, offering limited meat options.', 'duration': 29.089, 'max_score': 11975.615, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ11975615.jpg'}, {'end': 12358.852, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 12329.586, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 12337.771, 'text': 'but then, over time, um i separated from that infrastructure as well and then was completely on my own um,', 'start': 12329.586, 'duration': 8.185}, {'end': 12343.235, 'text': 'and in part i did that because i was growing one lucky duck on the side and that was growing and growing and growing,', 'start': 12337.771, 'duration': 5.464}, {'end': 12345.137, 'text': 'and I knew there was something there.', 'start': 12343.235, 'duration': 1.902}, {'end': 12348.4, 'text': 'And yet the two businesses were completely intertwined.', 'start': 12345.157, 'duration': 3.243}, {'end': 12358.852, 'text': 'And so potential investors would come at me and they would see this very messy situation where I owned one Lucky Duck and Jeffrey Trotter owned the restaurant.', 'start': 12348.421, 'duration': 10.431}], 'summary': 'Separated from infrastructure, focused on growing one lucky duck, intertwined with restaurant business.', 'duration': 29.266, 'max_score': 12329.586, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ12329586.jpg'}], 'start': 11610.6, 'title': 'Challenges of 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'Dietary perspectives and choices', 'summary': 'Delves into the complexities of dietary choices, discussing the varying impacts of vegan, raw, and carnivorous diets, emphasizing individual adaptability and the absence of a singular right answer, while also touching on the influence of environmental and ethical considerations, and the intuitive nature of food cravings.', 'duration': 502.502, 'highlights': ['The variety of dietary perspectives discussed, including vegan, raw, and carnivorous diets, and the emphasis on individual adaptability and absence of a singular right answer, reflects the complexity and diversity of dietary choices.', 'The influence of environmental and ethical considerations on dietary choices is highlighted, indicating the broader impact of food consumption beyond individual health.', 'The discussion of intuitive food cravings, such as the desire for specific foods like avocado, parsley salad, and grass-fed butter, suggests the intuitive nature of food preferences and the potential nutritional significance of these cravings.', 'The recognition of individual variability in response to different diets, as well as the potential for personal shifts and changes in dietary preferences, underscores the dynamic and individualized nature of dietary choices.', 'The exploration of the impact of varying diets on individuals, such as feeling good or bad based on initial experiences, emphasizes the subjective nature of dietary effects and the importance of long-term evaluation of dietary choices.', 'The mention of consuming foods with consideration for their origin and the avoidance of adding to the consumption of non-ideal food sources reflects a conscientious approach to food choices beyond personal health considerations.']}, {'end': 12684.394, 'start': 12182.237, 'title': 'Cravings and culinary success', 'summary': "Explores the speaker's childhood cravings for calcium-rich foods, the evolution of a successful restaurant, and a memorable dining experience in new york, delving into the factors contributing to the success of the restaurant and the power of environment on food experience.", 'duration': 502.157, 'highlights': ["The speaker reflects on childhood cravings for calcium-rich foods like sardines, chicken bones, and eggshells, suggesting a potential correlation with the body's need for certain nutrients. Childhood cravings for calcium-rich foods", 'The speaker discusses the success of the restaurant, attributing it to the love, food, space, and the energy of the people involved. Factors contributing to the success of the restaurant', 'The speaker recalls a memorable dining experience in New York, emphasizing the impact of the environment and the entire experience on the enjoyment of the food. Memorable dining experience in New York']}], 'duration': 1073.794, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ11610600.jpg', 'highlights': ["Opening a successful restaurant in NYC is challenging due to the city's extreme competitiveness and high standards, resulting in a high number of good restaurants.", 'The variety of dietary perspectives discussed reflects the complexity and diversity of dietary choices.', 'The influence of environmental and ethical considerations on dietary choices is highlighted, indicating the broader impact of food consumption beyond individual health.', 'The recognition of individual variability in response to different diets underscores the dynamic and individualized nature of dietary choices.', 'The exploration of the impact of varying diets on individuals emphasizes the subjective nature of dietary effects and the importance of long-term evaluation of dietary choices.', 'The mention of consuming foods with consideration for their origin reflects a conscientious approach to food choices beyond personal health considerations.', "The speaker reflects on childhood cravings for calcium-rich foods like sardines, chicken bones, and eggshells, suggesting a potential correlation with the body's need for certain nutrients.", 'The speaker discusses the success of the restaurant, attributing it to the love, food, space, and the energy of the people involved.', 'The speaker recalls a memorable dining experience in New York, emphasizing the impact of the environment and the entire experience on the enjoyment of the food.']}, {'end': 13704.659, 'segs': [{'end': 13166.521, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 13135.851, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 13144.556, 'text': 'but you can sort of figure things out and be willing to make adjustments and navigate for the sake of something working.', 'start': 13135.851, 'duration': 8.705}, {'end': 13155.924, 'text': 'And sometimes that comes from understanding, which might require a lot of effort and open-mindedness if somebody is kind of very different from you.', 'start': 13145.637, 'duration': 10.287}, {'end': 13166.521, 'text': 'Yeah, and being fragile yourself, revealing your flaws and getting to learn about theirs, and getting to see the beauty in them,', 'start': 13157.679, 'duration': 8.842}], 'summary': 'Adapt, understand, and embrace differences for success.', 'duration': 30.67, 'max_score': 13135.851, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ13135851.jpg'}, {'end': 13299.569, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 13272.069, 'weight': 8, 'content': [{'end': 13275.291, 'text': 'Yeah No, I mean, I was joking about the restaurants.', 'start': 13272.069, 'duration': 3.222}, {'end': 13276.772, 'text': 'Yeah, about life, I would say.', 'start': 13275.431, 'duration': 1.341}, {'end': 13285.357, 'text': 'Not just about career as a restaurateur, but just in life how to be successful,', 'start': 13277.792, 'duration': 7.565}, {'end': 13290.661, 'text': 'how to live a life that can be fulfilling and how to live a life that you can be proud of.', 'start': 13285.357, 'duration': 5.304}, {'end': 13293.204, 'text': 'to read a lot of books.', 'start': 13291.823, 'duration': 1.381}, {'end': 13295.786, 'text': "It's complicated because- Have you figured it out yet?", 'start': 13293.444, 'duration': 2.342}, {'end': 13299.569, 'text': 'No, but I think self-awareness is key.', 'start': 13295.966, 'duration': 3.603}], 'summary': 'Success and fulfillment in life, not just career, requires self-awareness and learning.', 'duration': 27.5, 'max_score': 13272.069, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ13272069.jpg'}, {'end': 13407.838, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 13386.969, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 13396.655, 'text': "Right To be aware of that and to figure it out sooner rather than later so you don't keep stepping into the same thing over and over again.", 'start': 13386.969, 'duration': 9.686}, {'end': 13400.858, 'text': 'You mentioned giving yourself time and space to think.', 'start': 13396.675, 'duration': 4.183}, {'end': 13404.277, 'text': "Yeah, which sometimes isn't possible.", 'start': 13402.597, 'duration': 1.68}, {'end': 13407.838, 'text': "Don't let momentum of life carry you away.", 'start': 13404.557, 'duration': 3.281}], 'summary': 'Advice on being aware and taking time for reflection to avoid repeating mistakes.', 'duration': 20.869, 'max_score': 13386.969, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ13386969.jpg'}, {'end': 13593.68, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 13567.007, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 13576.289, 'text': 'Do you have regrets about things in your life? Like, what do you regret??', 'start': 13567.007, 'duration': 9.282}, {'end': 13585.798, 'text': "If there's a one day you could live again, which day would you pick? Like relive and make different choices.", 'start': 13576.689, 'duration': 9.109}, {'end': 13593.68, 'text': 'Um, well, like one obvious thing could be the day that I let Anthony strangers in the door.', 'start': 13587.797, 'duration': 5.883}], 'summary': 'Reflecting on regrets and choices, including letting strangers in the door.', 'duration': 26.673, 'max_score': 13567.007, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ13567007.jpg'}, {'end': 13642.107, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 13616.193, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 13629.047, 'text': 'But then at the same time, you never know because I was in a dark relationship that then led to the restaurant and my having the One Lucky Duck brand.', 'start': 13616.193, 'duration': 12.854}, {'end': 13633.604, 'text': 'So I felt like that darkness.', 'start': 13629.608, 'duration': 3.996}, {'end': 13637.505, 'text': "it's like if you married a horribly abusive person but you had a beautiful child,", 'start': 13633.604, 'duration': 3.901}, {'end': 13642.107, 'text': "and then you go on and you have this beautiful child and you think well, if I hadn't been with that horribly abusive person,", 'start': 13637.505, 'duration': 4.602}], 'summary': 'Overcoming a dark relationship led to creating the one lucky duck brand.', 'duration': 25.914, 'max_score': 13616.193, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ13616193.jpg'}], 'start': 12684.414, 'title': "Healthy romantic relationships, elon musk's perspective, and life lessons", 'summary': "Explores the key elements of healthy romantic relationships, elon musk's commitment to advancing humanity, and life lessons such as self-awareness and the potential for regret, offering insights and reflections on these topics.", 'chapters': [{'end': 12907.31, 'start': 12684.414, 'title': 'Healthy romantic relationships', 'summary': "Discusses the key elements of a healthy romantic relationship, emphasizing mutual respect and genuine excitement for each other's interests, with insights into achieving a balanced and supportive dynamic.", 'duration': 222.896, 'highlights': ["Genuine excitement for each other's interests is crucial for a healthy relationship. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being genuinely excited by the things the other person is excited about, rather than just intellectually knowing it's good for them to have their own thing.", "Mutual respect and wanting what's best for the other person are essential for a healthy relationship. The discussion emphasizes the significance of mutual respect and a desire for the other person's well-being as key elements of a healthy romantic relationship.", "Unhealthy competition and jealousy can hinder a relationship's health. The speaker points out that a partner becoming jealous or upset over the other person spending time on their passions can lead to an unhealthy, competitive dynamic within the relationship."]}, {'end': 13247.167, 'start': 12907.35, 'title': 'Elon musk on love and humanity', 'summary': "Discusses elon musk's perspective on love and humanity, highlighting his commitment to advancing mankind despite not living to see the results, and his tendency to use humor to discuss personal and emotional topics.", 'duration': 339.817, 'highlights': ["Elon Musk's dedication to advancing humanity, despite not living to see the results, is emphasized, showcasing his admirable commitment to progress.", "Elon Musk's inclination to use humor to discuss personal and emotional topics, such as love and trauma, is highlighted, indicating his preference for lightheartedness in addressing these aspects of life.", "The importance of understanding and accepting one's flaws and those of others in a relationship is discussed, emphasizing the need for effort, open-mindedness, and vulnerability in navigating differences and making adjustments for the relationship to work.", 'The concept of red flags in a relationship is explored, distinguishing between character traits that can be appreciated or understood and red flags that indicate manipulation or extreme dysfunction, underscoring the complexity of evaluating potential partners.', 'The potential for flaws to either deepen love or serve as reasons to walk away in a relationship is mentioned, highlighting the uncertain and challenging nature of navigating personal dynamics in romantic connections.']}, {'end': 13704.659, 'start': 13247.347, 'title': 'Life lessons and regrets', 'summary': 'Discusses life lessons, including the importance of self-awareness, understanding patterns in relationships, and the potential for regret, as well as reflecting on crying as a form of emotional release, with insights into the regret of letting someone into their life.', 'duration': 457.312, 'highlights': ['The importance of self-awareness is emphasized as a key factor in living a fulfilling and successful life. The speaker underscores the significance of self-awareness as a crucial element in achieving a fulfilling and successful life, highlighting it as a key aspect of personal development.', 'Understanding patterns in relationships and being aware of repeating them to avoid falling into the same traps are discussed. The chapter delves into the significance of recognizing and comprehending patterns in relationships to prevent recurrent mistakes and avoid getting stuck in similar situations.', "The speaker reflects on the potential for regret, mentioning a significant mistake in letting someone into their life, leading to a life-changing impact. The speaker reflects on a crucial mistake of allowing someone into their life, acknowledging the potential for regret and the significant impact it had on their life, illustrating the complex nature of regrets and their interconnectedness with life's outcomes.", "Insights into crying as a form of emotional release are shared, with the speaker reflecting on their tendency to cry easily and the contrasting emotional responses to different situations. The chapter provides insights into the speaker's emotional experiences, particularly regarding crying as a form of emotional release, showcasing their propensity to cry easily and the differences in emotional responses to various situations, depicting a nuanced approach to processing emotions."]}], 'duration': 1020.245, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ12684414.jpg', 'highlights': ["Genuine excitement for each other's interests is crucial for a healthy relationship.", "Mutual respect and wanting what's best for the other person are essential for a healthy relationship.", "Unhealthy competition and jealousy can hinder a relationship's health.", "Elon Musk's dedication to advancing humanity, despite not living to see the results, is emphasized.", "Elon Musk's inclination to use humor to discuss personal and emotional topics is highlighted.", "The importance of understanding and accepting one's flaws and those of others in a relationship is discussed.", 'The concept of red flags in a relationship is explored, distinguishing between character traits that can be appreciated or understood and red flags that indicate manipulation or extreme dysfunction.', 'The potential for flaws to either deepen love or serve as reasons to walk away in a relationship is mentioned.', 'The importance of self-awareness is emphasized as a key factor in living a fulfilling and successful life.', 'Understanding patterns in relationships and being aware of repeating them to avoid falling into the same traps are discussed.', 'The speaker reflects on the potential for regret, mentioning a significant mistake in letting someone into their life, leading to a life-changing impact.', 'Insights into crying as a form of emotional release are shared, with the speaker reflecting on their tendency to cry easily and the contrasting emotional responses to different situations.']}, {'end': 15291.325, 'segs': [{'end': 13962.017, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 13938.544, 'weight': 6, 'content': [{'end': 13945.8, 'text': "And I think it's one of those pains that's, It's painful, but you just kind of have to go through it.", 'start': 13938.544, 'duration': 7.256}, {'end': 13948.182, 'text': "And what's the alternative??", 'start': 13947.261, 'duration': 0.921}, {'end': 13949.724, 'text': "You're not going to.", 'start': 13948.202, 'duration': 1.522}, {'end': 13954.189, 'text': "it's like saying you would never want to fall in love because of the heartbreak that's going to inevitably come.", 'start': 13949.724, 'duration': 4.465}, {'end': 13956.151, 'text': 'So some people do that.', 'start': 13955.01, 'duration': 1.141}, {'end': 13957.773, 'text': 'They just avoid ever.', 'start': 13956.191, 'duration': 1.582}, {'end': 13959.374, 'text': "You're saying, screw it.", 'start': 13958.193, 'duration': 1.181}, {'end': 13960.396, 'text': "I'm diving right in.", 'start': 13959.475, 'duration': 0.921}, {'end': 13962.017, 'text': 'Yes 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I mean, I feel good.', 'start': 15202.597, 'duration': 6.295}, {'end': 15212.194, 'text': "I don't feel like I can't think of anything that I said that I regret.", 'start': 15208.912, 'duration': 3.282}, {'end': 15213.935, 'text': "Maybe there's things that you know.", 'start': 15212.294, 'duration': 1.641}, {'end': 15221.418, 'text': "somebody's gonna yell at me because I said something that I said like meat tastes good or something, or I don't you know, like vegan judgment.", 'start': 15213.935, 'duration': 7.483}, {'end': 15223.719, 'text': 'Yes Yes.', 'start': 15221.698, 'duration': 2.021}, {'end': 15231.883, 'text': "But I think it's more useful to be honest about the contradictions and conflicting feelings, because I feel like that's what most people have.", 'start': 15224.08, 'duration': 7.803}, {'end': 15238.346, 'text': 'And so if you wanna help people shift a certain way, Yeah, you were raw, honest.', 'start': 15231.943, 'duration': 6.403}, {'end': 15239.687, 'text': 'It was beautiful.', 'start': 15239.067, 'duration': 0.62}, {'end': 15241.027, 'text': 'It was beautiful to watch.', 'start': 15239.707, 'duration': 1.32}, {'end': 15242.828, 'text': 'Thank you for the books.', 'start': 15241.528, 'duration': 1.3}, {'end': 15246.67, 'text': 'Your darkness today was visible.', 'start': 15245.069, 'duration': 1.601}, {'end': 15249.432, 'text': 'But the beauty, too.', 'start': 15248.131, 'duration': 1.301}, {'end': 15250.892, 'text': 'It was an amazing conversation.', 'start': 15249.452, 'duration': 1.44}, {'end': 15254.034, 'text': "I'm really, really happy with it.", 'start': 15252.253, 'duration': 1.781}, {'end': 15255.354, 'text': "I'm honored that you said that with me.", 'start': 15254.074, 'duration': 1.28}, {'end': 15255.915, 'text': 'That was awesome.', 'start': 15255.434, 'duration': 0.481}, {'end': 15261.157, 'text': "I'm floored that you're honored, and I'm honored that you asked me to be here.", 'start': 15256.615, 'duration': 4.542}, {'end': 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', 'The speaker passionately discusses the desire to resurrect their business brand, emphasizing the strong personal attachment to the brand and the belief in its potential positive impact and longevity. ', "The potential relaunch of the restaurant brand and the separate yet complementary nature of the restaurant and One Lucky Duck brand are mentioned, showcasing the speaker's interest in reviving their business ventures. ", "The speaker hints at the potential immortality of a documentary character and explores the idea of creating an NFT related to the character's image, indicating a contemplation of unconventional ways to immortalize a persona. ", 'The speaker briefly touches on finding love again, highlighting a new romantic relationship and the complexities arising from age differences and differing life situations, expressing a cautious yet open approach to relationships. 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Cautionary advice was given, urging people to be careful about deliberately entering relationships, while acknowledging the possibility of falling in love at first sight.', "The fear of sounding unintelligent during interviews was expressed, with the speaker worrying about being perceived as 'stupid and boring,' despite the conversation being exciting and natural. The speaker expressed nervousness about sounding unintelligent and boring during interviews, despite feeling excited and natural during the conversation.", "The four-hour conversation was described as 'beautiful' and 'amazing,' leaving both participants happy and honored. The conversation was deemed 'beautiful' and 'amazing,' lasting over four hours, and leaving both participants happy and honored."]}], 'duration': 1586.646, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/iZjby1LkTWQ/pics/iZjby1LkTWQ13704679.jpg', 'highlights': ['Staying optimistic and finding light amidst darkness, despite personal challenges.', 'Emphasizing the potential to create something beautiful in the world, even surpassing past achievements.', 'Acknowledging personal challenges as inconsequential compared to global issues, such as fleeing homes and witnessing violence.', "The speaker reflects on their evolving feelings towards mortality, expressing a shift from fear to acceptance, influenced by personal experiences and a reevaluation of life's value and risks.", "The discussion delves into the complex ethical considerations surrounding animal suffering, meat consumption, hunting, and government subsidies' influence on food choices, highlighting the speaker's nuanced perspective on these issues.", 'The importance of taking time to get to know someone slowly was emphasized, ensuring a sense of confidence and certainty in relationships.', 'The caution of not rushing into relationships was advised, despite acknowledging the existence of love at first sight.', 'The speaker passionately discusses the desire to resurrect their business brand, emphasizing the strong personal attachment to the brand and the belief in its potential positive impact and longevity.', "The potential relaunch of the restaurant brand and the separate yet complementary nature of the restaurant and One Lucky Duck brand are mentioned, showcasing the speaker's interest in reviving their business ventures.", 'The speaker expresses a strong desire to not die owing people money and to live to rectify past mistakes, emphasizing a sense of responsibility and the impact of their actions on others.']}], 'highlights': ["Sarma Melengalis' legal troubles culminated in her arrest in Tennessee, where she pleaded guilty for embezzling over $2 million, resulting in her serving a four-month sentence at Rikers Island Jail, highlighting the severity of the consequences she faced for her actions.", 'The entrepreneur received a $2.1 million loan from Jeffrey to buy out the business, leading to the closure of the restaurants in 2015 and 2016.', 'The speaker pleaded guilty to stealing more than $2 million from investors and scheming to defraud in May 2017.', "The misleading portrayal in the documentary significantly impacts the audience's understanding of the situation.", 'The individual reflects on contemplating suicide, hoarding medications, and feeling trapped in a dark time, showcasing the deep pain and struggles.', 'Rikers Island costs $400,000 to $500,000 per prisoner per year, indicating significant financial resources allocated to the prison system.', "The road trip companion's gambling addiction led them to visit several casinos during the trip, showcasing a pattern of behavior indicative of addiction.", "Opening a successful restaurant in NYC is challenging due to the city's extreme competitiveness and high standards, resulting in a high number of good restaurants.", "Genuine excitement for each other's interests is crucial for a healthy relationship.", 'Staying optimistic and finding light amidst darkness, despite personal challenges.']}