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#478 – Scott Horton: The Case Against War and the Military Industrial Complex

Lex Fridman Podcast

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The Illusion of National Interest and Bureaucratic Complacency

This chapter examines public choice theory, highlighting how the ambitions of those in power often overshadow the common good and national interests. It reveals the systemic failures within government institutions due to prioritized personal gains and lack of accountability among decision-makers.

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