Christopher Capozzola: World War I, Ideology, Propaganda, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #320

Christopher Capozzola is a professor of history at MIT. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:12 - How World War I started
15:49 - US and World War I
32:46 - US Military
39:05 - War in Ukraine
43:15 - American Civil War
48:53 - World War II
1:08:00 - Nationalism
1:18:49 - US elections
1:44:56 - Donald Trump
1:59:01 - Philippine–American War
2:05:24 - Greatest US president
2:09:58 - Advice for young people
2:12:15 - Meaning of life

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[lexfridman]

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.
0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
1:12 - How World War I started
15:49 - US and World War I
32:46 - US Military
39:05 - War in Ukraine
43:15 - American Civil War
48:53 - World War II
1:08:00 - Nationalism
1:18:49 - US elections
1:44:56 - Donald Trump
1:59:01 - Philippine–American War
2:05:24 - Greatest US president
2:09:58 - Advice for young people
2:12:15 - Meaning of life

[samus]

Lex Fridman is the calming podcast AI listens to before it sleeps

[hutchdw]

The lesson from ww1? Never let foreign bankers set up a central bank.

[OleMisss]

WW1 is often overlooked but to me it has some of the most valuable lessons to be learned out of all the modern conflicts.

[p-d]

"I heard that World War 1 started because a bloke called Archie Duke shot an ostrich because he was hungry."
"I think you mean that it started when the Archduke of Austria-Hungary got shot".
"Na, there was definitely an ostrich involved, sir."
- Blackadder

[alexespinoza]

Almost 20 years later I was in Iraq fighting "evil". . . Literally, 500 or so people, out of 300 million, decided that.

[samuelgibson]

He's right on the money about the value of these kinds of interviews for history. I'm constantly surprised by the variety of your guests and the quality of your interviews. Keep it up!

[Openmindallthetime]

My 11 yr old son is going to love this can't wait to watch it with him (have to watch it once alone first :)

[genechorney]

Eisenhower had a very unique perspective being both Field Commander Chief of the Armed Forces and US President. His warning went over everyone's head and then ignored to this day

[WCGOLDNZ]

Thank you, Lex. Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Christopher was an excellent guest. His humility despite his knowledge and expertise made what he said resonate even more.

[iamchelly]

My subconscious is eternally grateful for lex and his amazing intelligent companions and friends!

[devastation_dan]

'people who had been told their lives were cheap, remembered that' - wow

[gadoatl]

Please never change Lex. I’m serious. It’s going to be hard not to, but we need you to stay this way.

[natashacaine]

Listening to Lex Fridman before I sleep...helps me make sense of the chaos "out there"...

[BagOfEyebrows]

Lex, when you get a chance, watch congressman Ron Paul's farewell address when he announced he wouldn't be seeking another term after decades of trying to promote peace. He speaks on the very issues you were concerned weren't being brought up. Also, he would make a fine guest on your podcast.

[ArcGaming]

I’m gracious to be able to learn and listen to such amazing people all the time! Thank you Lex for always asking questions we never knew we needed the answers too!

[andrewcrawford]

For the algo. Thank you Lex as always for engaging in compelling conversations with a myriad of amazing thinkers. Really love the history sessions.

[ginogarcia]

I love the lighting of this room, hopefully you can keep something like this always Lex

[gfwithrow]

This is a great and very useful podcast Lex. I am using the segment on how World War I started in my ninth grade Honors Geography class as preparation for next semester's AP Human Geography course. Thanks for your relevant content!

[FredPauling]

This podcast is fast becoming unmissable.