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#444 – Vejas Liulevicius: Communism, Marxism, Nazism, Stalin, Mao, and Hitler
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Rise of Communism: Ideology and Reality
This chapter examines the allure of communism in the early 20th century, scrutinizing the socio-economic factors that drew people towards collectivist ideologies. It highlights the tension between idealistic revolutionary goals and the harsh realities faced by the working class, as well as the pivotal role of Lenin during the tumultuous period of World War I and the Russian Revolution. The narrative also explores the influence of nihilism and the adaptation of Marxist thought to local contexts, deepening the understanding of revolutionary dynamics in a rapidly changing world.
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