
#454 – Saagar Enjeti: Trump, MAGA, DOGE, Obama, FDR, JFK, History & Politics
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Branson Test and Bubbles
- Saagar Enjeti recounts a test with the word 'Branson,' having three possible meanings: Richard Branson, Branson, Missouri, and nothing.
- He initially associated it with Richard Branson, revealing his own bubble.
- The test highlighted how cultural references can indicate which bubbles people belong to.
- Enjeti further discusses how media consumption, from 'Big Bang Theory' to 'White Lotus,' reflects cultural divides.
- These cultural differences shape American identity and are influenced by factors beyond just rural versus urban living, especially with the rise of remote work.
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