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Knowledge Fight

#131: David Lynch Interview

Feb 26, 2018
01:38:49
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The podcast delves into the bizarre world of Alex Jones' nonsense worldview, including a phone call with David Lynch in 2006. They discuss transcendental meditation, its techniques and concerns, as well as David Lynch's involvement in promoting it. The hosts also explore the goals of a one world government, criticize Alex Jones, and engage in light-hearted banter about Avengers characters.
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Quick takeaways

  • David Lynch emphasizes the exploration of ideas and experiences through cinema in his new film Inland Empire.
  • Alex Jones criticizes YouTube for censorship and believes it's an attack on independent voices and the First Amendment.

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David Lynch discusses his new film, Inland Empire

David Lynch talks about his new film, Inland Empire, describing it as a story of a woman in trouble. He explains his love for storytelling and how cinema can capture ideas and experiences. The conversation shifts to Lynch's film Lost Highway, with Alex Jones offering his interpretation of the alternate reality and total hallucination presented in the film. Lynch refutes this interpretation, explaining that the film explores the theme of how a human being can do a horrible thing and still continue with their life. The conversation then moves to Lynch's new book, "Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity," in which he discusses his experience with meditation and its impact on creativity.

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