Lex Fridman Podcast

#286 – Oliver Stone: Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine

May 17, 2022

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone, known for classics like *Platoon* and *JFK*, dives into the complex landscape of the Ukraine conflict. He discusses the nuanced perceptions of Vladimir Putin, contrasting media portrayals with international views. Stone examines the historical implications of energy politics and explores the challenges of communication amid geopolitical tensions. Delving into the intricacies of filmmaking, he reflects on life's meaning and the importance of empathy, urging listeners to seek understanding in tumultuous times.

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You Have to Discover Your Own History

01:08

We Need Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century

02:00

The Putin Interviews by US Press Were Done in Bad Faith

01:40

Engineers value mistakes. Errors are information.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Conflict and Security

7min

Nuclear Energy: A Double-Edged Sword

13min

Cultural Echoes and Geopolitical Repercussions

16min

Understanding Putin: Perceptions and Power

18min

Geopolitics of the Ukraine War

25min

Propaganda and Power: A Global Perspective

6min

Conversations with Power: Navigating Geopolitics and Empathy

20min

Navigating Language and Life's Big Questions

8min

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The Art and Complexity of Filmmaking

2min

11.

Exploring Life's Meaning and Its Preciousness

2min

Oliver Stone is a filmmaker with 3 Oscar wins and 11 Oscar nominations. His films include Platoon, Wall Street, Born on the Fourth of July, Scarface, JFK, Nixon, Alexander, W, Snowden, and documentaries where he has interviewed Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, and Vladimir Putin. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(09:35) – Nuclear power
(22:33) – Russia and US relations
(27:48) – JFK and the Cold War
(33:05) – Interviewing Putin
(56:44) – Invasion of Ukraine
(1:06:01) – Why Putin invaded Ukraine
(1:20:25) – Propaganda
(1:27:43) – Interviewing Putin in 2022
(1:34:59) – Nuclear war
(1:41:09) – Advice on interviewing
(1:44:50) – Interviewing Hitler
(1:48:11) – Putin interview language barrier
(1:49:22) – Love
(1:51:17) – Advice to young people
(1:54:23) – Mortality
(1:55:25) – Regrets
(1:57:22) – Meaning of life

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