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The best and the brightest
Book • 1969
This book by David Halberstam examines the decisions that led to the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War, particularly highlighting the roles of academics and intellectuals in President John F. Kennedy's administration.
It delves into the lives and policies of key figures such as Robert McNamara, McGeorge Bundy, and Dean Rusk, and critiques the 'whiz kids' who implemented policies that often defied common sense.
The book covers the period from 1960 to 1965 and beyond, providing a detailed account of the strategic blunders and moral crises that characterized the U.S.
involvement in Vietnam.
It delves into the lives and policies of key figures such as Robert McNamara, McGeorge Bundy, and Dean Rusk, and critiques the 'whiz kids' who implemented policies that often defied common sense.
The book covers the period from 1960 to 1965 and beyond, providing a detailed account of the strategic blunders and moral crises that characterized the U.S.
involvement in Vietnam.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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Dwarkesh Patel in the introduction, highlighting 
Dominic Cummings 's role in Brexit and as chief advisor to Boris Johnson.
Dwarkesh Patel in the introduction, highlighting Dominic Cummings 's role in Brexit and as chief advisor to Boris Johnson.
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Dominic Cummings - COVID, Brexit, & Fixing Western Governance
Mentioned by Mark Moyar in the context of discussing the 1963 coup in South Vietnam.
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Ep 194: Mark Moyar on the Vietnam War
Mentioned by Zack Czajkowski when discussing the consequences of national security decisions made by non-veterans.
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The Chaotic Funding Freeze—The Weekly Roundup
Mentioned by Jake Tapper when discussing a book he read in college about the architects of the Vietnam War.
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775. - Jake Tapper
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Jordan Schneider in the context of Japan's economic rise and America's concerns in the 1980s.
Jordan Schneider in the context of Japan's economic rise and America's concerns in the 1980s.
AI and the Rise and Fall of Great Powers
Mentioned by Robert Rosenberg as a book that helped him understand his mistakes and the importance of humility and emotional intelligence.
392: Robert Rosenberg - Leadership Lessons From The Former CEO Of Dunkin Donuts
