East Germany

Location

Mentioned as an example of government ownership leading to dilapidated and broken infrastructure, contrasted with West Germany.

Mentioned in 3 videos

Videos Mentioning East Germany

Billionaire Entrepreneur: “America Will Collapse Without A Recession” | Joe Lonsdale

Billionaire Entrepreneur: “America Will Collapse Without A Recession” | Joe Lonsdale

BigDeal by Codie Sanchez

Mentioned as an example of government ownership leading to dilapidated and broken infrastructure, contrasted with West Germany.

Elon Musk | All-In Summit 2024

Elon Musk | All-In Summit 2024

All-In Podcast

Used as a historical example of a centrally planned economy (100% government) compared to West Germany (socialist but with more private enterprise), illustrating vast differences in living standards and product quality.

Jeremi Suri: Civil War, Slavery, Freedom, and Democracy | Lex Fridman Podcast #354

Jeremi Suri: Civil War, Slavery, Freedom, and Democracy | Lex Fridman Podcast #354

Lex Fridman

The former Eastern part of Germany, mentioned as a region where far-right groups like the Reichsbürger movement have significant support due to unresolved issues about government legitimacy.