Stasi
East German secret police, known for keeping records on everyone and admired by the speaker in his youth due to propaganda but later understood to have caused much damage.
Videos Mentioning Stasi

Margaret Atwood — A Living Legend on Creative Process, The Handmaid’s Tale, and More
Tim Ferriss
The Ministry for State Security of East Germany, known for its extensive monitoring of citizens, featured in 'The Lives of Others'.

Eric Schmidt — The Promises and Perils of AI, the Future of Warfare, Profound Revolutions, and More
Tim Ferriss
East German secret police, mentioned in the context of Germany's strong opposition to pervasive surveillance due to its history.

Jack Barsky: KGB Spy | Lex Fridman Podcast #301
Lex Fridman
East German secret police, known for keeping records on everyone and admired by the speaker in his youth due to propaganda but later understood to have caused much damage.

Krista Tippett Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The East German secret police that kept files on Krista Tippett during her time in divided Berlin and during a Brown Exchange program.