Will there be a nuclear war in the 21st century? | Noam Chomsky and Lex Fridman

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Noam Chomsky is a linguist, philosopher, and political activist.

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[yogi]

I'm happy Noam Chomsky is still alive and still has a strong mind. His perspective was very much needed.

[richardburton]

Always great to hear from Chomsky, surprised more people haven't invited him on their podcasts

[humyrahfatima]

Oh Lex! Love you for THIS interview.

And just love you in general.

[pyne]

Why does so much of our energy and resources have to go into killing each other? I can imagine a better world, why can't the leaders of nations?

[weezenberg]

Being onsite for interviews is so important

[DetroitTyler]

Love to see Gandalf is still looking after middle earth with his wisdom.

[SpaceyMonkey]

Extremely salient point about what form a Russian defeat in Ukraine would take, what that would look like. Efforts to negotiate an end to the fighting must be stepped up.

[pro-non]

A nuclear war is such a horrific scene to be even imagined, this is DEFINITELY a huge pivot in history since we were introduced to mass weapons of destruction. mankind has never had it's hands on this kinda power until just recently

[MyNewYorkCity.]

Who else is falling asleep with Lex??🫵🏽

[Theo-ulqm]

I hope one thing that might come out of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a more united Europe. Let’s make sure this was does not degenerate into a nuclear conflict and use this memory as a cautionary tale to do all we can to not end up there in the future.

[craigr]

Not sure I agree with that opening statement. I actually don't spend time worrying about nuclear war. Gosh, I must be dumb.

[holyjazus]

Putin is not a mad man. He's a calulated intelligent man. Let's not right him off as mad.

[imnotlaurakightlinger]

This guy wanted to imprison and starve the unvaccinated

[michaelschmidt]

Always loved Chomsky, but it made me sad when he started scapegoating those who refused the covid vax. I can't remember what he said exactly, but it was something like "they should be forcefully removed from society." We are all opinionated, but divisive opinions like these are dangerous.

[oplkfdhgk]

I think the aliens will stop it if someone tried. 😛

[arewealone]

We can avoid it but destroying all the nuclear weapons globally. Although I’m sure one country wouldn’t want to do that.

[rennatsinned]

What good is the UN? If they want to do something their should be huge consequences but no one talks about what they have to say about this war.

[doreilly]

How is this old guy's mind still so diligent in thought and perspective? I see myself clocking out at around 55 mentally, I'll have had enough by then😂

[ericjorgensen]

Was there a better alternative to the gamble?

[diamondbackecological]

We're more likely to send ourselves back to the Stone age then we are to make it to Mars