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It's not the American people vs the Chinese people, or anyone else. It's a small group of very wealthy and powerful people around the world, not fighting with each other, just manipulating the information, controlling access to resources, and hoarding all the strategically ideal and functional land. This is really what drives most of these military endeavors and no country has more bases around the world than the US, along with being the worlds largest arms dealer. It seems our biggest disfunction within the states is that no matter what our local needs may be, our dependance on this narrative of defending our freedoms and our way life through violence and terrorism must come first, and with little to no oversight. If we do not pay our taxes we go to prison but if these people misuse our taxes they get rewarded and there is really nothing we can do about it. Once I understood how the Federal Reserve works that money can, and will only flow, where they want it to.

Really appreciate the topic focused cuts from a big interview, the whole piece can be hard to watch but 15 minutes at a time and i end up catching most of it anyway

Completely agree, During my two trips to China, I had the opportunity to explore both urban and rural areas. Everywhere I went, I witnessed remarkable beauty and advancements.

Thanks for posting these great clips about important topics. ❤🙏

Used to live in China (I'm American, moved back to the US about 7 years ago). Have lots of Chinese friends. They see things relatively the similarly to Americans, in my experience. They don't hate Americans -- they do think our govt. is wrong just like we think theirs is wrong -- but the younger generation especially actually thinks Americans are sort of "cool" ... Like they listen to stuff like Britney Spears, watch NBA, wear American-style fashion, watch American movies (Marvel is really big)... It's interesting the youth culture of China is very similar to the American pop culture, but from 10 years ago. It's like they are just 10 years behind us pop culture wise. Also, you factor in that the US-China economic relationship is. the largest the world has ever known. Neither country will jeopardize that, the relationship would have to get a lot worse than it is now.. A lot worse. Right now it is in both countries' best interest to get along and it's really not a question. It's pretty clear.

People love criticizing China while in line at Walmart

He’s got an awesome memory. He must remember everything he reads and hears. Imagine the power of that!

That was an excellent segment, very digestive

Our company's China boss put it the best: every Chinese family still remembers how it is to be hungry, since it's only been 35 years that they've had enough to eat. That's why they keep working so hard every day. In the west people have gotten so used to their standards of living they've become complacent. Now the Chinese want the same and when they do, the same will happen there, cycle repeats.

China doesn’t park warships off the coast of the US.. but the US parks it’s ships off the coast of China.. I don’t know much but that seems to me like the US is being a lot more aggressive

He really understands China.

Great podcast guys! But lets dial down the speach volume & pacing just a tiny bit more. The sponsors are interested, but they're saying this is at 'Calm app' level & theyre asking for the smooth auditory Ambian theyre used to hearing @ NPR. Its almost there tho boys 👌

Glad I subscribed. These are great.

A cool thing was relayed in "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire"...when Alaric the Goth conquered the Greeks his Generals asked whether all the books should be burned...but Alaric was quoted as saying, "No, as long as they are reading and writing books they won't be preparing for battle."

Great interview 👍

I am thrilled by this Interview. I am German and I did Not expect Elon Musk to have that much historical Insight into European history. I am mainly thrilled by his Christian concept of "conspicuous acts of kindness". This ist the way forward. Many thanks

My grandpa served for over 30 years in WW2, Korea and Vietnam.

I like that elon's not afraid to ask questions or further a conversation about stuff he doesn't know.

We need politicians who are able to extend an olive branch in this world. People willing to help others, sit and listen, collaborate and work towards a human goal to progress human knowledge and the global society.