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Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

You never have a right to kill innocent people; that's never morally okay, even in extreme scenarios where extenuating circumstances exist.

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

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

04/09/25

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Lex Fridman Cast

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

The morality of war is complex; while all war results in innocent deaths, the justification for actions taken during war must be critically examined.

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Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

In military actions, the overwhelming burden of proof should be on you to demonstrate that you absolutely needed to take that action, especially if innocent people die as a result.

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Lex Fridman Cast

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

The ethical implications of warfare differ significantly; if the goal is to avoid civilian casualties, then actions that lead to such outcomes must be scrutinized.

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Jordan Peterson

11/02/17

@ Jocko Podcast

Evil exists in the world, and it's not just individuals; there are groups systematically committing heinous acts against innocent people.

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Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

In pure libertarian theory, there is such a thing as a just war, like when a country is invaded and has the right to defend itself.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

Civility and politeness ignore the fact that people are dying every single day; almost everyone would like the violence to stop immediately.

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Peter H. Diamandis Cast

06/04/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Intelligent weapons should differentiate between targets to minimize civilian casualties, but this raises concerns about the assumption of benevolence in their use.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

Taking souls isn't about harming others; it's about finding tactical advantages in every situation to push yourself closer to your goals.

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Lex Fridman Cast

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

The argument that Hamas loves death more than life contrasts sharply with the Israeli approach, which claims to prioritize life, yet results in significant civilian casualties.