I've Been Held Hostage By Rebels & Fought The Taliban | Minutes With
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this episode of Minutes With, we sit down with Sebastian Junger, a renowned journalist and filmmaker who has spent over 20 years documenting life on the front lines in war zones. Sebastian shares stories from his career in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Liberia, recounting the most shocking events he's witnessed and delves into the ethical dilemmas faced by war journalists. He also reflects on the profound impact of a near-death experience he had in 2020, offering insights into how it has reshaped his perspective on life and work.
Thank you to Sebastian Junger for taking part. His book “In My Time of Dying” is out now.
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Thank you to Sebastian Junger for sharing his story. His book 'In My Time of Dying' is out now.
Only realised half-way through that this dude isn't just a War Reporter, he directed AND produced "Restrepo" - one of the greatest War Documentaries ever made.
amazing doc needs more eyes on it
Great reporter, he’s seen some things.
LADbible videos are fabulous. I wish they were longer or included follow ups with some of the interviewees. Real journalism providing real information and education.
His experience in Sarajevo talking about being depressed when he came home because in Sarajevo he had banded together felt alive every minute was precious he was on the cusp of life and death minute by minute… it’s so true and needs to be examined and spoken of more . Beautiful this man’s experiences and his life is brilliantly told in this short thirty minutes. He needs to do more of this.
Absolutely! Thank god, I have no idea how it feels to be in the situations he found himself in - but I do have PTSD, and honestly, I've said to people plenty of times, I never felt more vividly alive than when I was at absolute rock bottom of my breakdown. Never felt as free, because I knew whatever I did, the consequence would not be that I'd be worse off afterwards.
As someone was in Sarajevo doing the siege I agree with what he said. Once you live in a war zone everything else is easier.
He wrote about this exact thing in his book called Tribe.
I'm such an admirer of Sebastian Junger. His writings are very intelligent and he does a valuable job to humanity of explaining our convoluted and oftentimes, violent world. Thank you for this superb interview!
"Our debt to the universe is that we are alive, and eventually we gotta die, and its gonna find you wherever you are."
Brilliant quote.
Both his books, “Tribe” and “War” are master pieces. They helped me understand and accept my PTSD
He talks the same way about war that my veteran family members do. I hope he got help for his PTSD
Well he saw the same things as the soldiers, and honestly, probably worse, because he actively went around searching for the most depraved scenes to report on them ☹️. You don't need to be holding a 🔫 to get the "experience" 😖
This was a fascinating interview. I thought it was very interesting when he spoke about the ethical difficulties of being a journalist who documents these tragic situations.
But also, am I the only Princess Bride fan who noticed him say "a ground (land) war in Asia? Inconceivable!"
You're a star, keep shining bright!
Read his book Tribe, remarkable. ❤
For everyone that enjoyed this interview, his TED Talks are also great as are his books. And of course Restrepo/Korengal are fantastic documentaries to watch.
Wow this was such a great episode ❤️I really enjoyed watching it 🙏thank you
His eyes....I can only imagine the things they've seen.
This wonderful Gentleman's insights are so genuine and rare! I wish I could have interviewed him cuz I have so many more questions. He wants, as I do, to live life intensely. In the beginning, he said that he wanted to live life dangerously, and the interviewer just went on with another question. What makes some of us want life 'real' and intense so much as to risk our lives? Hes incredibly intelligent and yet so sensitive. My new personal hero!!
He’s the greatest journalist of my time. Absolutely incredible writer. Perfect storm changed my life as young kid
Christopher Hitchens is the greatest writer of our time.
Mr. Junger, I really appreciate your honesty. Talking about war feeling "real" and meaningful as opposed to life in peacetime, talking about the fact that war reporters "make a living off watching people suffer," neither of these points have I ever heard before. I am particularly impressed by your point about meaningfulness.
I just read Junger book about his near death.What a courageous, gifted and honest writer.
Couldn't figure out how to edit to add, so new comment. I really identify with your point about coming back to soft, comfortable America and feeling a lack of purpose after Afghanistan. After I came back from Marjah in Helmand province, I didn't deal with any emotions and felt a sense of unreality. I still feel like everything is unreal, but have come to realize that everything happens the way it's meant to, whether I like it or not. I've recommended your book Tribe to several people, but I don't think anyone's read it yet. I guess that ties in with my sense of being a background character in my own life: I feel like people sorta forget I'm here and don't really listen to or hear me. Big fan of the few things of yours I've read like Death in Belmont as well.
I love thay he wanted to find meaning in his life and he went wnd made it possible , what a courageous man.
This guy is absolutely fascinating. Thank you.
what a bloke. top person!
I was literally thinking about Restrepo yesterday! Time to watch again.
Read his book Tribe.
He just said "land war in Asia" and "inconceivable" in the same sentence. Surely that wasn't an accidental Princess Bride reference? That would be inconceivable...
Wow... I really loved this interview.
Thank you. 🙏
"Every man has two lives. The second one begins when he realizes he only has one."
-Confucius
This is a breathtaking interview. A story of a man who's been to hell and has come back. The change of perspective you "teach" yourself - in relation to the suffering that you have gone through - that very change in perspective - should be taught at highschool (because primary and secondary would .... probably.... be too inhumane). The change that starts to define you. Think of your near-death experience as something sacred - instead of something scary. I feel like learning this very down-to-earth, here and now - vitally necessary change of perspective - is something we keep searching for - and when we don't find this down-to-earth - emotional but also deeply humble base - we start to search for ourselves in all the wrong places. In infotastrophy (over-abundance of information), in provocation and reaction, in need for acknowledgement... when the only real, honest and humble acknowledgement we really need - is that given by ourselves - to ourselves. Of course, listening to this interview - as a part of some curriculum or a study programme - will give you nothing, or very little at best. But it feels like we need this feeling of humble realisation what life... the world around us - and we in it - truly are. Good luck - and lots of love - to all of us - navigating it all - from the small country of Latvia.
Thank you 🙏
The fact they don’t make the line on the logo in the corner start at the dot and end at the dot in the time of the video i feel they are missing out on a piece of “ooooooo” to the page
You just mentioned Expert Laura, Indeed, wow that woman has been an incredible mentor to me, imparting a deep understanding of the economy that I wish college had provided.
I know Laura, she has really set the standard for others to follow, we love him here in the UK as she has been really helpful and changed lots of lives.
You're right! The very first time I tried, I invested $2000 and after a week, I received $8,400. That really helped us a lot to pay up our bills.
Interesting! But I'm new here. How can I get to this person's guidelines??
SHE IS ON TELEGRAMs
Before he even says a word, one can tell he’s got some fucking stories to tell.
Can you get David Nott on?
Once again LADbible delivering a reviting story from a truly remarkable man! I didn't have a care in this world until my little boy came into this life, and I tell you I am scared shitless of paying my due to the mafia before he is of an age that will make him remember me for the rest of his life. Like everyday I say little prayers for his safety and having enough time with him
respect
...And in the middle of this absolutely harrowing interview... a Princess Bride reference. SJ is an incredible man.
I’ve read some of your books, please write one about all of your adventures. We want it.
Thanks for everything.
1-501 IN (ABN)
if anyone is interested in this kind of topic watch war photographer on James Nachtwey
Why do all documentaries and trailers for documentaries all now have violins playing in the background lol
Why don’t you talk to people who deal with this type of trauma on a daily basis, and why there is a universal shortage of them? 911 system Paramedics. Not the firefighters, the real transporting ambulances who work for disgusting private corporations. These people deal with trauma on another level, but they’re still expected to do their jobs that hardly get their deserved recognition.
We appreciate you anyways. Im crying anyway
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The "I promise you you will get hurt" thing , in a sensible country,
A. COULD NOT BE SAID by an employer, saying that would be a crime. Running a business in such a way that employees are in danger , avoidable danger, has, sensibly, been made illegal. 250 000 dollars AND/OR five years imprisonment for each example of negligent work practices that result in serious harm to an employee, in New Zealand and similar punishment to the exploitive employer in Australia. That is just cases of negligence, where ONE day, they didn't run the worksite with due care. If they were on record as saying , in effect, they DID NOT CARE, they would get a considerably larger penalty.
B. He is saying that, because TO MAKE MORE MONEY, he has work practices that allow for harm to come to his employees, rather than outlay more on equipment, take longer to do the job safely, and does THAT because it allows him to under bid any company which might prioritize their employee's safety.
C. The problem arises because the Working Men of the USA are too weak minded to unionise.
Sebastian Junger is awesome. Loved his book Tribe. But let's be honest. The dude does look like he could be a spy.
Your welcome anyways
😂🎉
His book, Tribe, is a must read.
Restrepo is work of art.
It helps none soldiers to understand just what it is like to die for a year to cope with fighting. Then to be born again upon your return to the real world.
End of the day hes a journo he dont care about the politics and kids killed religious war etc, they offer huge money to go abd report on warzones and even warn them what could happen, you think hes a saviour but legit wouldve laughed at the aspect of seein kids brains aslong as hes getting the near million they pay😂 worlds wrecked anyways
What a sad comment, would you do it . He reports as you lie on your sofa and give pathetic comments!!!!
Who fuckin hurt you, man?