The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss Noam Chomsky
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Jun 18, 2019 
Lawrence Krauss talks with Noam Chomsky about American exceptionalism, foreign policy, North Korea, Brazil, free speech, and Donald Trump. They discuss anti-intellectualism, Vietnam War, China-US trade relationship, Trump's tactics, missile defense, religion in politics, nuclear weapons, Brazil's recent history, and balancing popular and scientific writing.
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Intellectual Property Rights
- Chomsky challenges the legitimacy of intellectual property rights, arguing they hinder innovation and benefit corporations.
- He points out that developed nations, including the U.S., historically stole technology, then blocked others from doing the same.
Trump's Political Strategy
- Chomsky calls Trump a "con man" who effectively manipulates media and has taken over the Republican party.
- Trump maintains power by appealing to his base with "cultural issues" while implementing policies favoring the wealthy.
Politics of Fear
- Exploiting fear is effective in politics, as seen with Trump's rhetoric about immigrants and other perceived threats.
- This fear-mongering resonates with a segment of the population experiencing economic distress and social anxieties.