South Africa
A country where SNHU's Global Education Movement has operational sites.
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Videos Mentioning South Africa
COVID Part 2: Masks, long COVID, boosters, mandates, treatments, and more
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned for early observations of Omicron's mildness and a study comparing its fourth wave to prior waves, showing immunity and reduced virulence.
E158: Global trade disrupted, Adobe/Figma canceled, realtors sued, Trump blocked
All-In Podcast
The country around which ships must now travel to avoid the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, adding significant transit time.
Michael Malice: New Year's Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #253
Lex Fridman
Country where the plant Areospermum Titanupsoibeas (woolly seed) grows in the sands.
Investing with the Best, Founder-Problem Fit, Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, and More — Roelof Botha
Tim Ferriss
Roelof Botha's homeland, where his grandfather was a prominent politician and where he grew up during a period of significant political change.
Productivity Expert: How To Finally Stay Productive: Ali Abdaal | E93
The Diary Of A CEO
The country surrounding Lesotho, mentioned in the context of Ali's childhood.
#AIS: Tim Urban on political discourse + Keith Rabois on early-stage investing in 2022
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of a New York Times article that attempted to link Elon Musk to apartheid, despite his childhood rejection of it.
#34 – Sam Harris, Ph.D.: The transformative power of mindfulness
Peter Attia MD
Country where Truth and Reconciliation Commissions were established to address past conflicts.
Boyd Varty — The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Country where Boyd Varty grew up and where Londolozi Game Reserve is located. Also the location of his traumatic home invasion experience.
Dmitry Korkin: Evolution of Proteins, Viruses, Life, and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #153
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of news reports about new mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Sheila Heen — How to Navigate Hard Conversations, the Subtle Art of Apologizing, and More
Tim Ferriss
A country in Southern Africa, where Roger Fisher was involved with the ANC and the white government just before constitutional talks.
Omar Suleiman: Islam | Lex Fridman Podcast #352
Lex Fridman
A country that experienced apartheid, whose leaders like Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu recognized Palestinian suffering under similar conditions and advocated for similar strategies.
Bhaskar Sunkara: Socialism and Communism | Lex Fridman Podcast #349
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as a country where workers' movements created democratic systems.
Jeremy Howard: fast.ai Deep Learning Courses and Research | Lex Fridman Podcast #35
Lex Fridman
Specified as the only country in Africa with a notable number of pediatric radiologists.
The State of the World: A Conversation with Dambisa Moyo (Episode #257)
Sam Harris
An emerging market economy that has struggled to grow beyond two percent since the financial crisis.
Open Learning Talks | Hip Hop, Technology, and Narrative
MIT Open Learning
Mentioned as one of the key locations for which the museum tells stories.
Building Bridges: How Two Nonprofits are Partnering to Empower Refugee Communities - MS 2023
MIT Open Learning
A country where SNHU's Global Education Movement has operational sites.
Master Negotiator William Ury — Strategies and Stories from Warren Buffett, Nelson Mandela, & More
Tim Ferriss
Cited as an example of an 'impossible conflict' that was transformed through effective leadership and community engagement, specifically referring to the end of apartheid.
My PRODUCTIVE Apartment Tour (2021)
Ali Abdaal
A country where the speaker lived for five years, chosen for a Displate poster over Lesotho.
What No One Tells You About Success And Mental Health! - Building A $240M Dollar Empire!
The Diary Of A CEO
The country Jane Wurwand emigrated to in 1977, where she got married and later worked before moving to Los Angeles.
Ricardo Semler Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Ricardo Semler mentions Oscar Pistorius, a famous figure from South Africa, to illustrate how a single event can tarnish a person's entire reputation and achievements, regardless of past successes.
Cory Bookers Goes Nuclear, American Eagle's Controversial New Ad, AI news, And Your Comments
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned as the destination of a humanitarian trip where Kevin Spacey met Jeffrey Epstein and observed young girls on flights.
This House Would Keep Politics Out of Sport Full Debate
OxfordUnion
Mentioned for apartheid and how sporting boycotts helped isolate the regime.
Economist and former Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammed Shtayyeh Interview at the Oxford Union
OxfordUnion
Mentioned as an example of a country where apartheid was dismantled with international pressure, and compared to the potential future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.