32 Years Ago a genocide in Rwanda took place
Has Dan ever talked about it in any Common Sense episodes or anything? Ive heard him mention it briefly a couple times on some HH/CS episodes. I believe he was on talk radio when the events were happening.
Has to be one of the most horrific "extremes of the human experience" I've ever read about. Btw if anyone is looking for a Hardcore History like way to learn more about it then the audiobook We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families is kind of similar.
Written/Narrated by a journalist (Dan's former trade as well) heavy narrative cohesiveness with first hand testimonies from those who lived through the experience and I believe it's so incredibly well done that it is actually used in academic histories on the subject as source material.
Even for someone like Dan who appreciates the military aspects of history the lead up to the genocide and war has some fascinating history as well. Currently reading Shake Hands with the Devil by one of the few who actually tried to do something while events unfolded.
So as someone who enjoys HH and CS Id love to hear his views on the situation in greater depth if it exists.
It's a solemn reminder about how propaganda, dehumanization, and scapegoating can lead to horrific consequences. Just another example how trends can turn ordinary people into monstrous beings that can do terrible things to one another. So if any of yall HH/CS buffs can let me know if such a show by Dan exists I'd greatly appreciate it.