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#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Nature and Politics of Ignorance
This chapter explores the vastness of human ignorance and its implications, from history's role in preserving knowledge to the biases in how it is recorded. It discusses the deliberate manufacturing of ignorance by industries, particularly the tobacco sector, and how this connects to broader issues like climate change denial and the manipulation of scientific discourse. Additionally, the chapter highlights the power dynamics within academia, emphasizing the ethical dilemmas posed by financial influences over genuine academic integrity.
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