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539 - Why Are Overseas Vietnamese Still Trapped In The Past While Vietnam Moves Forward? - Nam C Kim PT.2
How does inherited trauma drive our deep obsession with history, identity, and cultural preservation?
In Part 2 of this conversation, Ken sits down with Columbia University archaeologist Prof. Nam C. Kim to explore the deep psychological and cultural connection between trauma, passion, and heritage.
Kenneth and Nam discuss how family displacement during the Cold War and the 1975 refugee exodus shaped their lifelong obsession with archaeology and storytelling. They also break down the anthropology of human conflict—from ancient hand-to-hand combat to modern drone warfare and AI—and contrast…
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