People I (Mostly) Admire Are We Under Threat from a New Kind of Terror? (Replay Ep. 24)
Jan 15, 2022
Amaryllis Fox, a former CIA operative and author of "Life Undercover," shares her fascinating journey in intelligence and empathy. She discusses the personal growth gained through her experiences, including volunteering with freedom fighters and her unique training as an agent. Fox delves into the evolving challenges of modern terrorism, emphasizing the role of technology and the necessity of understanding human emotions. She also explores insights from her Netflix series, advocating for a compassionate view of those involved in the drug trade.
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Unconventional Teenager
- Instead of buying a prom dress, Amaryllis Fox used the money to travel to the Thai-Burmese border.
- She volunteered there for a year, supporting the fight for Burmese democracy.
Interview with Aung San Suu Kyi
- Amaryllis Fox posed as a tourist to interview Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese dissident.
- She smuggled the interview film out of the country in a creative way, following Suu Kyi's advice.
Truth-Telling and Humanization
- Amaryllis Fox believes truth-telling and humanizing distant situations is crucial.
- Both intelligence and journalism share this goal, differing only in their target audience.
