Talks at Google Ep131 - Dan Carlin | The New Golden Age of Oral Historical Storytelling
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Mar 2, 2021 AI Snips
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LA Riots Experience
- Dan Carlin recounts covering the 1992 LA riots, initially underestimating the severity.
- The experience highlighted the confusion and evolving understanding of history as it unfolds.
Veteran Feedback
- Carlin discusses the impact of his World War II podcast on German veterans.
- Their feedback revealed how the podcast helped them process and share their experiences, demonstrating the power of new media.
Historical Ignorance
- Carlin questions the impact of widespread historical ignorance, comparing it to a "great experiment."
- He suggests studying history might offer unique advantages, similar to a "one-eyed man" in a world of the blind.