#441 – Cenk Uygur: Trump vs Harris, Progressive Politics, Communism & Capitalism
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Power Vacuums Demand Leaders
When equality is enforced to the extent that no one holds power, a vacuum is created that human nature compels someone to fill. A balance of power is essential to any functioning system, ideally within a democratic framework that allows for the rotation of leadership. The inherent tendencies of humans towards power and self-interest render concepts like communism impractical, as history shows that people do not inherently collaborate selflessly to the benefit of all.
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