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Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

The 9/11 truth movement often points to a document from the Project for a New American Century that suggested a 'Pearl Harbor' event would help garner support for wars, but this doesn't prove any conspiracy.

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Dave Smith: Israel, Hamas, Ukraine, Russia, Conspiracies & Antisemitism | Lex Fridman Podcast #464

@ Lex Fridman

Dave Smith: Israel, Hamas, Ukraine, Russia, Conspiracies & Antisemitism | Lex Fridman Podcast #464

04/09/25

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Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

It's crucial to analyze conspiracy theories carefully; many claims may sound convincing but lack solid evidence upon closer examination.

Dalton Caldwell

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@ Y Combinator

Paranoid thinking differs from conspiracy theories because it often contains a kernel of truth, while conspiracy theories may lack substantial evidence.

Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

The U.S. has historically been able to create a desire for war through media and political narratives, often without a genuine threat.

Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

While some conspiracy theorists lack genuineness, it's important to question everything critically without presuming conclusions too quickly.

Mo Gawdat

04/09/25

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America's military power is often overstated; in a nuclear escalation, the U.S. is not as superior as perceived, as all nations would face catastrophic consequences.

Alexander Karp

07/14/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

The belief that disarming the world would lead to peace is fundamentally flawed and ignores historical evidence of human conflict.

Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

The people who promoted the Iraq War lied us into conflict, leading to national bankruptcy and a weakened dollar, yet they faced no consequences.

Y Combinator Cast

09/11/24

@ Y Combinator

Conspiracy theories have become more prominent in politics and are penetrating the tech world, which is an important balance to consider.

Y Combinator Cast

09/11/24

@ Y Combinator

Conspiracy theories can drive clicks in media, leading to sensationalism and potentially harmful narratives if left unchecked.