412. True Stories From a Soviet Spy | Jack Barsky
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
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Establishing in North America, Observations of Life, and Learning English
The speaker talked about establishing himself in North America after spending time in West Berlin, where he absorbed the environment as foundational knowledge. He detailed the process of learning English, showcasing a rare talent to acquire a new language without a strong accent in adulthood. He mentioned being sent to Canada to understand life in the US and retrieve a birth certificate, which he eventually obtained after a challenging journey involving diplomatic efforts. This all occurred in 1978.
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