Category: Culture Wars
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Origins of the CCP
Sarah Paine describes Mao Zedong’s rise to power and complex legacy within Chinese communism. The lecture chronicles Mao’s strategic evolution from his early life to becoming a significant military and political leader emphasizing his innovative use of propaganda, grassroots support among peasants, and guerrilla warfare tactics amidst civil and external conflicts. Contrasting Mao’s approach with…
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Hope
Ray Dalio and David Friedberg hope bringing attention to the US debt problem will help the government gather the courage to cut spending. Ray highlights the historical context of debt cycles and the importance of understanding patterns in financial trends to avoid severe economic crises, underlining that many currencies have faced devaluation over time. Dalio…
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The Thiel-verse
Thiel’s success is attributed to his ability to navigate contradictions and embrace his own path regardless of traditional affiliations. He discusses his investments, involvement in elections, and critiques of identity politics and ideological conformity within the left-leaning elite circles, emphasizing a shift in the political and cultural landscape. Thiel also reflects on the current state…