The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 407. Discussing Communism in All its Glory | Michael Malice
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Dec 21, 2023 
In this conversation, Michael Malice, an insightful author and podcaster known for examining anarchism, dives into his latest book, "The White Pill." They discuss the grim realities of Soviet life and the seductive nature of totalitarian ideologies. Malice critiques the failures of modern education in addressing the brutality of communism and explores the allure of revolutionary movements. The conversation also touches on individualism, acknowledging the balancing act between personal integrity and societal pressures, while reflecting on the moral complexity of human behavior during crises.
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Disillusionment in Russia
- Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, initially enthusiastic about the Russian Revolution, became disillusioned.
- Their firsthand accounts exposed the horrors of Soviet Russia, challenging utopian ideals.
Assault on Privacy
- Communist ideology promoted communal living, including shared bathrooms, to suppress individualism.
- This incentivized families to denounce each other to gain more living space.
Horrors of Deportation
- During the Kulak starvation, mass deportations to Siberia led to immense suffering and death.
- Deportees were often abandoned without shelter in extreme cold and forced into labor.
