#248 – Norman Naimark: Genocide, Stalin, Hitler, Mao, and Absolute Power
Lex Fridman Podcast
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The Dark Legacy of the Holodomor
This chapter explores the horrors of the Holodomor, the man-made famine in Ukraine under Stalin's regime, which caused millions of deaths due to brutal policies of collectivization. It examines the interplay of authoritarianism and ideology, reflecting on how the devastating suffering was often rationalized and framed as necessary punishment by the regime. The discussion further highlights the complex nature of totalitarianism and the factors that can lead to extreme violence, raising critical questions about ideologies and their potential to inspire atrocities.
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