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Lex Fridman Cast

04/24/25

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During the COVID lockdowns, the intense monitoring in cities like Shanghai showcased a shift towards a 'Brave New World' style of control, blending elements of both Orwellian and Huxleyan dystopias.

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Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao | Lex Fridman Podcast #466

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Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao | Lex Fridman Podcast #466

04/24/25

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Lex Fridman Cast

04/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

Huxley believed future dictators would find less arduous ways to control populations, hinting that his vision in 'Brave New World' might be more relevant than Orwell's in '1984'.

Salim Ismail

06/04/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Living under constant surveillance, akin to being in a global airport, limits individual freedom and creativity, which is detrimental to society.

Yuval Noah Harari

10/28/24

@ Rich Roll

Totalitarian regimes can now monitor citizens more effectively than ever before, using AI and surveillance technology to eliminate privacy.

Peter H. Diamandis Cast

06/04/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

The world is changing dramatically as we move towards constant surveillance and recording of our lives.

Paul Buchheit

08/10/24

@ Y Combinator

The lockdown during the pandemic highlighted the dangers of censorship and the need for open discourse to understand critical issues.

Lex Fridman Cast

04/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The Chinese Communist Party's narrative emphasizes stability and control, especially in light of global chaos, while attempting to maintain a facade of providing more choices to citizens.

Lex Fridman Cast

04/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The Chinese Communist Party's strategy has shifted to providing more consumer choices while tightening political control, aiming to prevent unrest similar to the Tiananmen Square protests.

Peter H. Diamandis Cast

06/04/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

We're heading towards a society of constant surveillance where everyone records everything, changing how we interact.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

It's conceivable to unbundle liberalism, envisioning a future society that maintains liberal values while possibly operating as a surveillance state, where AI monitors activities but keeps information private and non-intrusive.