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

Lex Fridman Podcast

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The Manipulation of Fear in Politics

This chapter delves into how political leaders manipulate public perception through fear tactics to justify military actions and decisions. It critiques historical and contemporary uses of fear by figures such as George W. Bush, highlighting the impact on both Republican and Democrat constituents.

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