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Dieter Rams

06/01/13

@ ArtCenter College of Design

The first International architectural exhibition in Berlin showcased Germany in a new light, helping to reshape its identity post-war.

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A Conversation With Designer Dieter Rams at ArtCenter College of Design

@ ArtCenter College of Design

A Conversation With Designer Dieter Rams at ArtCenter College of Design

06/01/13

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Dieter Rams

06/01/13

@ ArtCenter College of Design

After the war, we worked with architects to build a new identity for Germany, focusing on learning democracy and rebuilding society.

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Lex Fridman Cast

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The Germans' focus on creating aesthetically pleasing and over-engineered weapons led to inefficiencies, highlighting the need for practicality in wartime production.

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Lex Fridman Cast

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The rehabilitation of Italy, Japan, and West Germany after World War II resulted in thriving democracies, demonstrating that lessons from the past can lead to positive outcomes.

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James Holland

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The rapid descent of Germany from a nation of culture and science to one responsible for the Holocaust serves as a warning about the fragility of civilization.

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Phillip Buckendorf

04/28/25

@ a16z

I was frustrated by Germany's stagnant approach to national security and its economic degrowth mindset, which led me to America.

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James Holland

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The narrative of World War II has been shaped by the power dynamics that shifted after 1945, affecting how historians interpret events leading up to the war.

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James Holland

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The Holocaust, although not named at the time, represented a level of cruelty that was part of the Nazi ideology, which aimed to crush perceived threats and expand German territory.

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Dieter Rams

06/01/13

@ ArtCenter College of Design

The first designs I saw from the school for Braun's radios made me realize I wanted to become a designer instead of pursuing architecture.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

The design party we hosted became a great advertisement for Figma, showcasing what people could create together, even if they didn't know each other.