North Korea

Special Episode: Engineering the Apocalypse by Rob Reid and Sam Harris

Sam Harris

Mentioned as an example of a rogue state that might not respect a worldwide ban on synthetic biology, potentially leading to a 'sin biomonopoly'.

Bill Burr Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Mentioned in the context of geopolitical threats, specifically regarding missile threats towards Los Angeles, and Kim Jong Un's leadership.

Sam Altman on Trust, Persuasion, and the Future of Intelligence - Live at the Progress Conference

Conversations with Tyler

Mentioned as an example of a source of cyber attacks that are difficult to prevent, highlighting challenges with rogue nation-sponsored internet resources.

Explaining Strategic Competence with H.R. McMaster (Lessons from the Hoover Policy Boot Camp) | Ch 3

PolicyEd

Chamath Palihapitiya: Freedom, Bitcoin, and First Principles | The Knowledge Project #94

The Knowledge Project Podcast

Mentioned as a state actor that generally garners no support from either side of the political aisle.

Unlocking Your Creativity and Persuasion: A Master Ad Man on Tricks of the Trade

Tim Ferriss

The country Dennis Rodman 'traveled' to in the Foot Locker ad, referencing his controversial real-life trips.

Superconductor Breakthrough -- What's Up With That?

Sabine Hossenfelder

The country with the lowest academic freedom score in the latest Academic Freedom Index report.

How Democracies Fail: A Conversation with Anne Applebaum (Episode #376)

Sam Harris

A country identified as part of the modern autocratic network.

TOXIC THINKING: How Our Primitive Brain Is FLAWED & Leads To Dangerous Woke Ideology | Tim Urban

Tom Bilyeu

Used as a contemporary example of a totalitarian regime that controls speech and information to dictate belief and behavior among its populace.

This House Would Keep Politics Out of Sport Full Debate

OxfordUnion

Marched with South Korea at the 2018 Olympics, leading to renewed diplomatic negotiations.

Is the Iran War Already Failing?

Sam Harris

Cited as an example of an autocratic regime with 'nuts' leaders, but not suicidal in the way jihadists are, thus allowing for deterrence.

Elon Musk | All-In Summit 2024

All-In Podcast

Presented as an extreme example of a 100% government-controlled economy leading to starvation, contrasted with South Korea's significantly higher standard of living.

Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology | Lex Fridman Podcast #361

Lex Fridman

Mentioned as an example of an authoritarian regime where citizens are manipulated to love their leader through fear and propaganda.

Six Months of War: A Conversation with Douglas Murray and Josh Szeps (Episode #362)

Sam Harris

Country mentioned alongside Iran and Sudan as a violator of human rights, in contrast to UN's focus on Israel.

In conversation with Vivek Ramaswamy

All-In Podcast

Vivek Ramaswamy credited Trump for not entering a major war, noting the US was on the brink of conflict with North Korea during his presidency.

The Wildest War Strategy Yet: “Use Iran’s Oil Against Iran” (Bessent Explains)

Tom Bilyeu

A nuclear-armed state that other countries leave alone due to its possession of a bomb, highlighting the strategic incentive for Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

Game Theory #15: The Return of History

Predictive History

Mentioned as benefiting from Pax Americana through participation in the global economy.

Andy Weir on the Economics of Sci-Fi and Space | Conversations with Tyler

Conversations with Tyler

A country mentioned as a place Weir would not be interested in visiting, even with unrestricted travel, though he might visit such places out of curiosity.

Pierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!

The Diary Of A CEO

A totalitarian state that was allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, but whose regime, unlike Iran, is primarily interested in its own survival and power rather than a 'theocratic dream'.

AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make” - Tristan Harris

Chris Williamson

A country that could become a 'controller of humankind' in the AI race.

Ray Dalio’s Chilling WW3 Prediction & Claude Mythos Threatens The Entire Internet

Tom Bilyeu

Identified as part of the alliance with China, Russia, and Iran in Ray Dalio's world war prediction.

URGENT UPDATE - The Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Now

The Diary Of A CEO

A country that deterred the US from attacking by demonstrating its nuclear capability with multiple tests, which is seen as a strategic model for Iran.

The Real Reason A 3rd Assassin Just Tried to Kill Trump — And Who Hired Him

Tom Bilyeu

Used as an example of a rogue nation that acquired nuclear weapons, prompting a discussion on preemptive strikes.

Craig Newmark on Institutional Maintenance, Giving Away Control, and the Internet We Were Promised

Conversations with Tyler

Mentioned as a hypothetical bad actor that could target critical infrastructure like water supplies.