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Lex Fridman Cast

04/24/25

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Orwell sent his former teacher a copy of '1984' in 1949, subtly suggesting it was a superior work to 'Brave New World', which he had criticized for not fully imagining a capitalist dystopia.

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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

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I think '1984' is a better philosophical work of fiction than 'Brave New World' because it clearly defines elements of a totalitarian regime, especially through its dissection of language.

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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'.

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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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In 1989, I published 'The Age of Intelligent Machines,' predicting that computers would soon mimic the human mind and lead to artificial general intelligence.

James Holland

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Churchill's return to power was marked by a recognition that he was better positioned to make wartime decisions than Chamberlain, who was seen as ineffective in that role.

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In the early 2000s, Mao would be amazed by the variety of books available in a Nanjing bookstore, including titles on entrepreneurship and self-improvement, which would be incomprehensible to him.

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Turing's contributions during World War II, particularly in breaking the German Enigma code, were pivotal in turning the tide of the war, showcasing his genius and ingenuity.