
#334 – Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Youth Aspirations and Western Influence in Iran
This chapter delves into the changing perspectives of Iranian youth towards Western culture and cinema, particularly their admiration for Hollywood. It highlights their drive to learn English for better access to social media and a growing disillusionment with their future in Iran, leading many to dream of life outside the country.
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