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

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Whistleblowers and the Pursuit of Truth

This chapter explores the vital role of whistleblowers like Daniel Ellsberg, Edward Snowden, and Julian Assange in exposing governmental secrecy and fostering accountability, particularly within military contexts. It discusses the historical implications of their actions, the creation of the Pentagon Papers, and the broader themes of transparency and moral courage in wartime decision-making.

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