
#196 – Yeonmi Park: North Korea
Lex Fridman Podcast
Journey from a Socialist Paradise: Reflections on North Korean Life
This chapter explores the personal story of an individual from North Korea, detailing their upbringing in a regime that fostered pride and loyalty towards its leadership. It contrasts their initial belief in a utopian existence with a later, more critical understanding of freedom and love, highlighting themes of innocence and indoctrination.
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