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OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
I like the guests he has on and he's a smart guy but I wish he had a bit more energy. He's a bit dull to listen to. imo
He often pairs really well with other technical people. He can cross disciplines and ask complex questions that most other podcast hosts wouldn't stand a chance of asking.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Absolutely. I enjoyed the one with Sam Harris immensialy and Jocko is always a treat to listen to. He has energy enough for the whole room.
CloudNull
Banned
I think this will come with time. He will never be overly energetic but I feel he is finding his niche.
His output is getting much better as he does it more often. The past few episodes have been a huge step up in my opinion.... I have been really digging his opening monologues.
Listening to the Brett episode now and I assumed it would be stuff I have already heard but the technicality of it is fantastic.
Definitely. Rare to see Jocko that stiff and guarded in long form conversation. There were a string of questions that Lex asked via “are you worried that…”, really just a turn of phrase and not about literal worry, and Jocko didn’t answer the questions, instead feeling the need to assure Lex that he doesn’t get worried.
They probably need to roll a few times.
Erdrick
Member
So it wasn't just me that picked up on this. I listen to Jocko regularly and he was not his usual self with Lex. Wasn't bad or anything, just something very noticeable.
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OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
I like this bit myself. His first line of defense is to run. There's almost never a reason to fight anyone and you might get arrested/sued etc. Good advice imo.
I was curious because I'd heard some negative things about her in the past, so looked it up and seemed her stories often contradict one another, with people who've lived in the DPRK and other defectors downplaying some of her claims as embellishment.
I wasn't sure what to think of it. She seems believable but at the same time her tale seems so much more visceral than other defectors I've listened to (I live in the South and so I'm ever-curious).
pel1300
Member
There are CCP and NK propagandists paid to discredit her in the media and in comments sections on social media.
People like Michael Malice and Jordan Peterson would have easily been able to detect lies and bullshit from her.
Or maybe she is the best actress/propagandist ever. Who knows.
CloudNull
Banned
Apparently she credits the discrepancies in her stories to not knowing English well when she first started sharing and even admits her memories are not perfect because she was so young.
The human brain is unique in its way of dealing with trauma and the way it copes.... sometime your wires get crossed.... or you change the memories/forget them completely to cope.
Add into the mix what
pel1300
said and I could see how here stories don't add up. Still best to question everything you hear but the fact she is using her platform to help more defectors makes me trust her to be more than a grifter trying to get likes.Apparently she credits the discrepancies in her stories to not knowing English well when she first started sharing and even admits her memories are not perfect because she was so young.
The human brain is unique in its way of dealing with trauma and the way it copes.... sometime your wires get crossed.... or you change the memories/forget them completely to cope.
Add into the mix what
Those would make sense as explanations, I was just struck by how much more brutal her story was than other defectors', especially given she came from a rich family there.
But it's a given that there are CCP and NK shills out to discredit her, and young memory is unreliable.
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BlueAlpaca
Member
Come On Tars
Member
Stoked for this one.
macfoshizzle
Member
Great podcast this one with the head of NIH.
They recently sat down for another. Lex & Malice discussions are honestly some of my favorites.
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DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
I love Lex and Malice convos. Lex is such a sweetheart of a guy. Treats everyone with kindness, never judges, and is always curious and eager to learn.
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