Declaration of Independence

Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West | Lex Fridman Podcast #296

Lex Fridman

Cited for its opening line, 'all men are created equal,' which inherently undermined the concept of slavery, acting as a 'time bomb' that detonated in the following century.

Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture | Lex Fridman Podcast #285

Lex Fridman

A document by Thomas Jefferson stating 'all men are created equal' in 1776, invoked by M.L.K. Jr.

Geo-Strategy #3: How Empire is Destroying America

Predictive History

The foundational document of the United States, outlining the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as the core purpose of the nation.

Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism | Lex Fridman Podcast #138

Lex Fridman

Described as a perfect political document, almost flawlessly articulating individual rights, freedom, and the explicit recognition of individual happiness as a goal.

The Science of Happiness: A Conversation with Laurie Santos (Episode #196)

Sam Harris

A historical document referenced in the context of the common understanding of 'happiness' in American culture.

Chapter 1: Freedom and Unfreedom: Lessons of the 20th Century | LFHSPBC

PolicyEd

Signatories of this document are noted to have been largely members of the Freemasons.

America and Strategies for the Future (Lessons from the Hoover Policy Boot Camp) | Chapter 1

PolicyEd

Civilization #52: Empire of Democracy

Predictive History

Kanye 'Ye' West Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #332

Lex Fridman

Cited by Ye for its mention of the 'pursuit of happiness', contrasting its ideals with the current state of buildings based on industry and economy.