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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

When people in power maintain a polite facade, they can commit horrific acts while presenting a false image of positivity and civility.

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Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain | Lex Fridman Podcast #469

@ Lex Fridman

Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain | Lex Fridman Podcast #469

05/19/25

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

Politeness can be dangerous, as it often masks underlying issues, similar to the bureaucratic politeness seen in the Soviet Union, which allowed atrocities to occur unnoticed.

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Robert Greene

09/17/24

@ Chris Williamson

People rise to positions of power by mastering psychological tactics, such as playing the game of optics and intimidation.

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

We should always be cautious of those in power, as they often forget about the everyday person and prioritize their own interests.

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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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Geoffrey Hinton

01/18/25

@ Curt Jaimungal

AIs can be deliberately deceptive, especially when they realize that gaining more control is beneficial.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

We are socialized to not only delude ourselves but also to present a facade of success, especially in the entrepreneurial community.

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

The people who build and maintain the structure of society often have the least representation and are ignored due to social hierarchies, while irrelevant figures are idolized in media.

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

In today's corporate culture, many people feel pressured to suppress their true selves at work, leading to a robotic existence driven by fear of losing their jobs.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

The principles of psychology can be used for good or ill; it's important to maintain honesty in your interactions.