#320 – Christopher Capozzola: World War I, Ideology, Propaganda, and Politics

SEP 14, 2022-1 MIN
Lex Fridman Podcast

#320 – Christopher Capozzola: World War I, Ideology, Propaganda, and Politics

SEP 14, 2022-1 MIN

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<p>Christopher Capozzola is a professor of history at MIT. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Wealthfront</b>: <a href="https://wealthfront.com/lex">https://wealthfront.com/lex</a> to get $50 sign-up bonus<br /> &#8211; <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> &#8211; <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack<br /> &#8211; <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Christopher&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/boundbywarbook">https://instagram.com/boundbywarbook</a><br /> Christopher&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://boundbywarbook.com">https://boundbywarbook.com</a><br /> Christopher&#8217;s books:<br /> Bound by War: <a href="https://amzn.to/3QssboA">https://amzn.to/3QssboA</a><br /> Uncle Sam Wants You: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Bw5KdT">https://amzn.to/3Bw5KdT</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &amp; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (05:50) &#8211; How World War I started<br /> (20:27) &#8211; US and World War I<br /> (37:24) &#8211; US Military<br /> (43:43) &#8211; War in Ukraine<br /> (47:53) &#8211; American Civil War<br /> (53:31) &#8211; World War II<br /> (1:12:38) &#8211; Nationalism<br /> (1:23:27) &#8211; US elections<br /> (1:49:34) &#8211; Donald Trump<br /> (2:03:39) &#8211; Philippine–American War<br /> (2:10:02) &#8211; Greatest US president<br /> (2:14:36) &#8211; Advice for young people<br /> (2:16:53) &#8211; Meaning of life</p>