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Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Gerasimov - It's Alive!

Extra Friday, 15th March 2024, 11:30
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Topic IDTopic TitleTimestamp
1Hello Team00:00-00:19⏩
2Gerasimov's Reappearance after 3 Months00:19-02:49⏩
3Jonathan's Philosophy of Probability Assessments02:49-06:31⏩
4The Most Probable Explanations for Gerasimov's Absence06:31-08:05⏩
5Sokolov - Another Missing Military Figure08:05-09:05⏩
6Wrap Up09:05-09:28⏩

"You can believe the right thing, but not be justified in believing that. And you can believe the wrong thing, but be justified in believing the wrong thing."

Hello Team

🎦 00:00-00:19⏩

Jonathan kicks off the "Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA" video with a warm welcome to viewers, setting the scene for a discussion on the recent reappearance of Valery Gerasimov, Russia's top military figure.

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Gerasimov's Reappearance after 3 Months

🎦 00:19-02:49⏩

Jonathan revisits his previous assertion about Gerasimov's likely demise, acknowledging that recent footage of the General voting in the Russian election necessitates a reevaluation. He dissects the footage, scrutinizing Gerasimov's gait and interactions with Shoigu, searching for clues about his prolonged absence.

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Jonathan's Philosophy of Probability Assessments

🎦 02:49-06:31⏩

Delving into a philosophical tangent, Jonathan draws parallels between probability assessments and real-life scenarios. He utilizes a humorous anecdote about a friend, Bob, unexpectedly winning a race against Usain Bolt after downing pints of Guinness to illustrate the point of justified versus unjustified beliefs. His core argument? It's possible to arrive at the right conclusion through faulty reasoning and vice versa. This segues into a robust defense of his initial claim about Gerasimov's fate, emphasizing the importance of adjusting probability assessments as new information surfaces, much like the scientific method.

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The Most Probable Explanations for Gerasimov's Absence

🎦 06:31-08:05⏩

Jonathan systematically analyzes the most plausible explanations for Gerasimov's vanishing act. He posits that the most likely scenario involves the General being injured or falling ill due to the strike on his supposed location three months prior. A secondary theory suggests a potential falling out with Putin. He dismisses the earlier narrative of Gerasimov being replaced as less probable.

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Sokolov - Another Missing Military Figure

🎦 08:05-09:05⏩

Jonathan shifts focus to Admiral Sokolov, head of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, who has been MIA for an even longer period than Gerasimov. Sokolov's absence, following a strike on the Black Sea Fleet headquarters, leads Jonathan to conclude that the Admiral is "almost certainly dead." He contrasts this with Gerasimov, whose reappearance necessitates revising the probability assessment.

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Wrap Up

🎦 09:05-09:28⏩

Jonathan announces his intention to potentially remove his previous video on Gerasimov to avoid misleading viewers, despite believing his initial reasoning to be sound. He signs off, promising to resume his regular programming.

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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand

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🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process

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