
#423 – Tulsi Gabbard: War, Politics, and the Military Industrial Complex
Lex Fridman Podcast
Reflections from the Frontlines
This chapter shares the speaker's deep reflections on their military service during deployment in Iraq, revealing the daily challenges of accountability for wartime casualties. It emphasizes the emotional toll of combat on soldiers and their families, alongside the exploitation of labor in military operations. Through personal stories and insights, the chapter critiques the disparities in profit between defense contractors and struggling workers while highlighting the importance of human connection in reducing casualties.
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