DepDiv Podcast

We deep dive into the reasons for high death tolls under communist regimes, specifically focusing on Russia and China.

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We deep dive into the controversial performances of "Ma's Army," a group of Chinese female distance runners coached by Ma Junren in the early 1990s.

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We deep dive into this article from Foreign Affairs, "The Real China Model: Beijing’s Enduring Formula for Wealth and Power" by Dan Wang and Arthur Kroeber, examines China's rapid ascent as a global technological and industrial powerhouse. 

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We deep dive into the reign of Tsar Nicholas II, focusing on his culpability for the Russian Revolution and the downfall of the Romanov dynasty.

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We deep dive into an article from Foreign Affairs titled "The Weaponized World Economy" by Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman, discusses the evolving landscape of global economic power. 

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We deep dive into the reasons behind the Communist victory in the Chinese Civil War, a surprising outcome given the Nationalists' initial significant advantages in military size, equipment, and control over major cities and infrastructure. It traces the conflict back to the collapse of the Chinese empire in 1911, the rise of warlords, and the initial cooperation and eventual bitter rivalry between the Communists and Nationalists.

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We deep dive into the article that explains that Steve Jobs's billionaire status primarily stemmed from his investment in Pixar, not Apple.

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We deep dive into the life of Kentarō Tōji, a Japanese Class B/C war criminal imprisoned at Sugamo Prison after World War II.

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We deep dive into not one, not two, but three bold takes about religion. First, “Why Organized Religion Makes Absolutely NO Sense,” which suggests it’s more about keeping people in line than guiding them to truth. Second, “Religion Is Humanity’s Longest Running Scam,” arguing faith has often been used for power and profit. And third, “The Brainwashing Tactics Used by All Religions – Plato” by Sapientia, exploring how belief systems shape minds and maintain control.

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We deep dive into a poignant personal narrative from a YouTube video, where the creator recounts the brief life of their maternal aunt, Sanli, who passed away from leukemia at 17 in 1994. 

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