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Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Understanding Stalin

If you could interview Stalin, what questions would you ask? The immense power he held over millions of people, his decision-making process, and his mindset are all topics of curiosity. Does he reflect on the magnitude of his power? Does he ever wish for a simpler life? How does this power affect his relationships and values? The specific decisions he made and his thoughts behind them also intrigue us. Did he plan or improvise? Who influenced him? With abundant source material, we can attempt to reconstruct his mind, but the closer we get, the more elusive he becomes.

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