Duration : 02:39:51
In a conversation with Lex Friedman, Neil Stephenson, a legendary science fiction writer, discussed various topics, including history, technology, human nature, and the lessons he draws from World War II. He believes that human nature tends to repeat itself and is susceptible to both good and evil, as history has shown us. While technology has improved our standard of living and increased our access to resources, human behavior patterns havent changed much. Stephenson believes that the lessons we should learn from World War II are that human nature is capable of monstrous things, and that the line between good and evil runs through the heart of every man.