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Lex Fridman Cast

04/09/25

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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: 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 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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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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James Holland

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The Allies' moral justification for entering the war was rooted in the need to protect democracy and prevent the spread of totalitarianism, despite the complexities of wartime actions.

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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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Peter H. Diamandis Cast

06/04/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

In modern warfare, the goal may shift from large-scale destruction to targeted actions against rogue leaders, raising ethical questions about who decides these targets.

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James Holland

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The human drama of war captivates people, as it raises questions about how individuals would cope with the challenges of conflict, including separation from loved ones and the trauma of combat.

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Lex Fridman Cast

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

The narrative surrounding World War II is often weaponized in modern political discourse, leading to trivialization of its complexities and justifications for current conflicts.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

In the midst of war, you see the very best and the very worst of people, and they exist beside each other.

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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.