KGB
Refers to the former principal security agency of the Soviet Union, noted for its historical longevity and consistent performance in intelligence operations, including infiltration and agent provocateur tactics.
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Videos Mentioning KGB
The War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Yaroslav Trofimov (Episode #358)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as having officers within the clergy during the Soviet era, and the church's current close work with the military.
Nicole Perlroth: Cybersecurity and the Weapons of Cyberwar | Lex Fridman Podcast #266
Lex Fridman
The former primary security agency of the Soviet Union, whose tactics of overt surveillance and intimidation of foreign journalists are contrasted with modern digital surveillance.
Yannis Pappas: History and Comedy | Lex Fridman Podcast #175
Lex Fridman
Former primary security agency of the Soviet Union, mentioned in connection with Vladimir Putin's background in espionage and his psychological control tactics.
The Russian War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Garry Kasparov (Episode #275)
Sam Harris
The main security agency of the Soviet Union, which Kasparov had dealings with and which Putin is a former officer of.
"Founder Mode," DOJ alleges Russian podcast op, Kamala flips proposals, Tech loses Section 230?
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as having a playbook to demoralize populations and sow division, which is seen as relevant to Russian interference in US politics.
E38: Bestie brawl, Robinhood's $70M fine & S-1, Delta variant, next gen candidates & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of political prosecution tactics.
Matt Botvinick: Neuroscience, Psychology, and AI at DeepMind | Lex Fridman Podcast #106
Lex Fridman
The main security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 until 1991, mentioned in the context of Jack Barsky's past.
Rick Spence: CIA, KGB, Illuminati, Secret Societies, Cults & Conspiracies | Lex Fridman Podcast #451
Lex Fridman
Refers to the former principal security agency of the Soviet Union, noted for its historical longevity and consistent performance in intelligence operations, including infiltration and agent provocateur tactics.
Jack Barsky: KGB Spy | Lex Fridman Podcast #301
Lex Fridman
The Committee of State Security, a powerful intelligence organization of the Soviet Union, disbanded after the fall of the Soviet Union, with successor agencies being the SVR and FSB.
Nassim Taleb — How Traders Make Billions in The New Age of Crisis (feat. Scott Patterson)
Tim Ferriss
The former main security agency for the Soviet Union, whose disinformation tactics were very effective, particularly in influencing green movements against nuclear power.