Behind the Bastards It Could Happen Here Weekly 121
Mar 9, 2024
Exploring the rise and historical significance of self-immolation as a form of protest, highlighting incidents in Israel, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Tibet. Discussing complexities of activism in Taiwan and Tibet, comparisons with Mongolia, and challenges in revolting against China. Delving into the tragedy of overwork culture in China, controversies surrounding Shot Spotter technology, and censorship of Palestinian voices on social media. Unpacking legal complexities, selective prosecution claims, and judicial chaos in legal proceedings.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Rise of Self-Immolation as Protest in Modern Times
01:48 • 3min
The Legacy of Self-Immolation in Protest Movements
04:45 • 9min
Exploring the Fallout of a Critical Event in Vietnam
14:00 • 2min
Unrest in South Vietnam
15:34 • 4min
Exploring Taiwan's Self-Immolation and Anti-KMT Resistance
19:10 • 4min
John: An Advocate for Taiwanese Independence
23:19 • 10min
Political Implications and Lack of Accountability Discussed
32:49 • 2min
Tibetan Self-Immolations: A History of Resistance
34:35 • 8min
Exploring the Complexities of Tibetan Activism and State Repression
42:36 • 3min
Comparison of Mongolia and Tibet, Nationalist Perspectives, and Surveillance Technology
45:36 • 2min
Challenges of Revolting Against China
47:23 • 4min
The Spark of Revolution
51:11 • 8min
Exploring Layers of Corruption and Power Dynamics in Bureaucracies
58:49 • 3min
Desperation in Flames
01:01:33 • 6min
Exploration of Racism, Politics, and Labor Practices in Tunisia and China
01:07:11 • 2min
Tragic Consequences of Overwork Culture in China
01:09:37 • 3min
Exploring Self-Immolation as a Form of Protest
01:12:53 • 4min
The Controversy of Shot Spotter Sensors
01:16:37 • 15min
Exploring the Impact of Sensor Technology in Policing and Its Ramifications
01:31:19 • 4min
Analysis of Police Use of ShotSpotter Technology
01:34:51 • 2min
Exploring the Ineffectiveness of Shot Spotter Technology in Crime Solving and Police Surveillance Tactics
01:37:00 • 5min
Navigating Surveillance Technology and Resource Allocation
01:41:55 • 4min
City Funding and Social Media Outreach
01:46:21 • 4min
Censorship of Palestinian Voices on Social Media Platforms
01:50:21 • 16min
Amplifying Voices Through Social Media: A Shift Towards Peer-to-Peer Information Sharing
02:06:04 • 6min
The Rise of the Ram Movement
02:11:54 • 15min
Legal Complexities and Mysterious Circumstances
02:26:38 • 5min
Legal Proceedings and Controversies Involving Extradition and Case Dismissals
02:31:44 • 3min
Challenging Selective Prosecution Claims
02:35:13 • 7min
Judicial Chaos: Release, Arrest, Repeat
02:42:05 • 17min
Exploring Legal Outcomes and Research Challenges
02:59:16 • 4min