Colin Powell
Mentioned in relation to the Iraq War, stating he could not speak truthfully about the justifications for the invasion.
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Videos Mentioning Colin Powell
Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #244
Lex Fridman
US Secretary of State who, in the summer of 2001, gave grants and aid to the Taliban for negotiations and opium production control.
Noah Feldman on Hyper-Productivity, Learning 10+ Languages, DAOs, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Former US Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who Noah Feldman states believed 600,000 troops were needed for the Iraq invasion, a number much higher than actually deployed.
Frank Blake Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Former US Secretary of State, quoted by Frank Blake for his expression that "optimism is a force multiplier" in leadership.
Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Former US Secretary of State, quoted on leadership and author of an autobiography recommended by Ben Horowitz.
Deep State, Hegemony & U.S. Foreign Policy: John Mearsheimer vs. Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in relation to the Iraq War, stating he could not speak truthfully about the justifications for the invasion.
Jamie Foxx Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Former US Secretary of State, quoted for his advice on embracing morning as a new opportunity.
Chris Blattman: War and Violence | Lex Fridman Podcast #273
Lex Fridman
US general who convinced a Haitian dictator to step down by showing him evidence of an imminent US invasion, averting armed conflict.