Meet The Man Who Got 100 Million Views For His Oxford University Speech (feat. Konstantin Kisin)

Konstantin is a Russian-British author, comedian, and a social commentator, who recently went viral for his speech at Oxford University. In this Asian Boss Podcast episode, Konstantin shares his unique perspective on growing up in the former Soviet Union and now living in the West. We delve into current events such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and explore Russia's media censorship. Watch his Oxford speech here: • Video
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0:00 - Intro
2:21 - Cultural gaps between Asia and the West
4:40 - Growing up in the former Soviet Union
7:49 - Russia’s media censorship
11:54 - Perception of the West while growing up in the Soviet Union
15:38 - Current State of Russia-Ukraine War
31:18 - Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on UK
34:57 - Controversial Covid response in the UK
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[@triggerpod]

Thank you for having me on the show!

[@hoangkimviet8545]

I am a Vietnamese, but I have my parents living in the Soviet Union. Because of the close relation between the Soviet Union and Vietnam, a number of Vietnamese went to the USSR for different purposes, to work or to study. My parents went there to work. If the lives of the Soviet people were difficult, those of foreigners were much more challenging. I heard from my mother that my father almost died because the secret policemen wanted to ransack our family, and they fought him. Even when the Soviet Union collapsed, everything did not become easier for foreigners, including Vietnamese. So, I understand why many Russians or in the past Soviets want to escape their home to go somewhere more promising and prosperous.

[@Suiqin]

As a Russian I highly appreciate your efforts to portrait my country. What can also be very interesting is hearing stories from the eastern part that has soaked in many aspects of different Asian cultures. This part is further to the Siberia and is alienated from the rest of the country both geographically and mentally

[@manonamission2000]

I have enjoyed meeting asian people speaking fluent russian.. they are from towns bordering Russia, very unique in many ways

[@FM-dm8xj]

Very appreciative of a media source not just incessantly blasting Russia and actually giving us an accurate insight of their cultural capital and worth.

[@DeadBoyJJ]

It was Benjamin Franklin that said "those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Not Jefferson.

[@christinalayzelle832]

I'm a big Triggernometry fan so I already have great respect for Konstantin - this was a very good interview, thank you both very much.

[@kikiursalone]

The collab I didn't know I needed! Thank you, Asian Boss! And love you, KK! ❤️

[@AftStrut]

Thanks, enjoyed the interview very much.

[@yuranival]

ty AsianBoss from a russian guy. Your effort means a ton.

[@joannapau3971]

I hadn't listened to this guy before, hadn't heard of that speech he gave either... but I watched this whole interview and found it interesting. Nice to hear different perspectives. Thanks AsianBoss!

[@wtade]

Very well spoken man. Thanks for the interview.

[@Anonymous-qb4vc]

His proeffciency is great

[@danielhall6433]

Konstantin is so funny, articulate, and tuned-in. One correction: I believe the speech occurred at the Oxford Union, which is independent from Oxford University.

[@weksauce]

We're not "borrowing from our granchildren". We're borrowing from living Americans, and some other countries. China is like 2% of our borrowing. Americans are like 70%. I agree that there's no such thing as a free lunch, but this ain't an example of one. We're the reserve currency for the world. That costs a lot to maintain. China can't do what we do, because it's not willing to pay those costs.

[@rbrookeb]

But they ARE willing to build bridges and lay pipelines to enhance their own supply chain to the max benefit and then expect the world to praise them for it lol

[@marissa8061]

I really love the direction Asian Boss is going through, keep it up!

[@deathpyre]

11:20 The point he makes is the same of your interviews in China. 'What do you think of China?' they know its filmed and they know what they are allowed to say

[@superpowerdragon]

nah, china, is not as strict as you think, there many people IN CHINA criticising china all the time, they never get arrested, your argument can also be applied to the any western countries from the Chinese point of view

[@superpowerdragon]

@Niderland Egg internet censorship is true, but you rarily get arrested for it, you just get banned, social credit score is just like credit score for the Chinese, 80% of the population don't even know about it, let alone care about it

[@lxjilyfe]

​@Niderland Egg what social credit score? nvr heard of it as a chinese

[@snowyy.5275]

@Niderland Egg it exists in the West too. It's called a FICO score

[@snowyy.5275]

​@Niderland Egg Because having a low FICO score restricts you from certain utilities and cell service plans, lowers your chances of receiving housing (including affordable housing) and government-sponsored loans, and can disqualify you from holding employment in certain occupations. China's system was modeled on the FICO score and has been in development since 2014. Moreover, China's individual social rating (which was widely misreported on) was piloted on a small scale and ultimately scrapped. There is absolutely no social credit score at the moment. What China uses is currently available documents stored by disparate government agencies that are simply being aggregated together. If you ever hear about some "good behavior" score, it's operated by a private company by the Chinese equivalent of Uber and Bird, which is your user rating decided by factors like generally not being a loud, drunk passenger. All current ratings are based on creditworthiness and policies are decided at the city/town level. While that doesn't mean there won't be a less fragmented system in the future, as of now whatever credit-scoring system China uses is less invasive than any credit rating in the US. The focus was always on public agencies and businesses in hopes of attracting more FDI and building a more robust stock market anyway. Read MIT Tech Review for more detail: www.technologyreview.com/2022/11/22/1063605/china-announced-a-new-social-credit-law-what-does-it-mean/

[@HustlerOne01]

Gotta grift when the ship starts to sink I guess.

[@angelicmelody404]

Sooo happy that you guys featured Konstantin! He’s one of many that speaks the truth in this craziness. Thank you.

[@flatearthsteve]

i thought asian boss was about asia lol

[@SuzannaKiraly]

Part of Russia is in Asia.

[@kyarden7971]

It was, now it’s all about hour long interviews with reactionary right-wing KZbinrs à la this guy here and Yeonmi Park, whose entire lives revolve around giving interviews and writing tweets about the danger of the ‘woke crowd’…

[@nomado-sensei]

I'm just curious, how does Mister Kisin envisions Ukraine giving up territory? Like: "Ok, we've taken back some of our territory, but Moscow can have Crimea. Yep, we acknowledge that Crimea is now a part of Moscow. Screw our constitution and our borders recognized by the world." That's why you don't ask even former Moscowites about the future of Ukraine.

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

As a European who live in Asia ( I live in Japan ) I'm glad to see that the woke culture nonsense of US & Europe has failed to gain momentum in most Asian countries.

[@IruskaCape]

Don't worry, it's coming. The Japanese queer lobby is getting millions in funds from Western countries and companies (see the last Tokyo Pride with progressive pride flags provided by Canada and Pfizer).

[@Anonymous-qb4vc]

The speech is copyrighted, where can I watch it?

[@mannibimmel09]

thank you

[@MsMiklosa]

Great,thx!!!

[@johnwright9049]

It is not if putin gives the ok to use nukes but we know he might .

[@Ari91]

Did he translate stalker ?

[@svenhaheim]

Yep and call for pripyat and around 10 games in total.

[@MrJoergenfoged]

Stephen P. - this interview was kind of known thing for me relating to suppressive, authoritarian regimes - but still, was very interesting to listen to Mr. Kisin's report on life in Rassia *(sorry Russia)

[@manishsahu6186]

Finally some north asian representation

[@MonkyDollqueen]

Saying yes to happiness means learning to say no to things and people that stress you out.

[@kresnaputra5467]

Dear Asian Boss. I love your channel. But this is not an interview. No critical questions were asked. It is more of a monologue of a mediocre comedian speaking about certain subjects of which he is not an expert in. The section about Covid didn't make much sense for example.

[@lilytea3]

0:07: 🌍 Constantine Kisin, a Russia British author and comedian, discusses the cultural gap between Asia and the West and the lack of authentic perspectives in the media. 5:20: 💰 The speaker's family experienced a period of wealth and opportunity in Russia, but later faced political persecution and financial struggles. 10:55: 🗣 In Russia, public opinion on the war in Russia is uncertain due to the existence of different realities and the lack of honest answers in public. 15:45: 😔 Russia has never had a single democratic transition of power, and the Russian attitude towards their leaders is that they are appointed by God and not accountable democratically. 21:20: 🇷🇺 Russia's historical ability to absorb casualties and endure suffering is like a superpower, but Ukraine may need to concede some territory for long-term security. 27:02: 🌍 Russia has dialed back its nuclear rhetoric and using nuclear weapons would be detrimental for them strategically and narratively. 32:24: 💼 The speaker believes that economic concerns, such as borrowing and dependence on other countries, are more significant than the war in Ukraine. They also criticize the UK's strict lockdown policy during the pandemic. 37:56: 🗣 The speaker expresses concern about the public's authoritarian response to the pandemic and the censorship of scientists. 43:38: 🔐 The pursuit of safety by sacrificing freedom can be counterproductive. Recap by Tammy AI

[@Haru-nee]

4:15 Nuclear war? Meh. Pakistan imploded.

[@rohith.n.d3978]

I think the channel owner has stereotyped view about india compare the playlist related to india with others

[@doyouguysnothavephones8967]

Why did this channel go far-right? We demand an explanation.

[@anton1713]

This is a joke?

[@IruskaCape]

What's "far-right" about this?

[@mafumofu986]

@@IruskaCape Konstantin Kisin is a well known far right extremist comedian and political commentator who uses "free speech" as a tool to spread dangerous and harmful bigotry

[@overthewebb]

I love these Wumao Chinese propaganda posts

[@michelleikoma2953]

Hey, please consider CBC in Canada for a news and culture source also. And I would say that Canada is more ‘free’ than the US, but they are inculcated with the myth of greatness.

[@vaniganapathi830]

Is it not getting major percent of funds from govt?

[@ebnrong]

Nah, I wouldn't say Canada is more free than the US. You can't even have a peaceful protest without getting trampled by horses and getting called the worst things in the world by the PM.

[@Drewcappelletti]

The truckers protesting mandatory vaccination shots had their bank accounts frozen and were called nazi’s by Trudeau what are you talking about lol

[@michelleikoma2953]

It receives its funding from the government, but it is not affiliated with any party. It’s mandate is to be a fully independent news, Canadian culture and connection vehicle for the whole of this huge country. CBC reaches even the most remote communities. It provides services in English, French, Inuktitut , Cree, and translation into other languages as well, in print, radio, and television. The government has no influence on the Corporation at all. On the whole it provides balanced multi-perspective, multi- aspect news coverage from local, regional, and national news desks. We are justifiably proud of it. We love our CBC!

[@wyw201]

@@michelleikoma2953 Though the liberals are keeping CBC afloat. To say the government has no influence on CBC at all and vice-versa is a bit idealistic no?

[@rangered_64]

He's someone who truly knows what he's talking about. People like him for having such a broad perspective are the ones who will always have a better understanding than any of us. Great job again Asian Boss!

[@mtwata]

Another video to show that the money from the fundraiser is being wasted.

[@zAznInVaznz]

How so?

[@manofsorrows69]

wokie activity

[@Yosukesucks]

Disagree. Important conversation. Societal rot is occuring in the West through the bad ideas and value systems stemming from excessive liberalism and liberal beliefs. Asia is a much more socially conservative part of the world where these issues of wokeism haven't captured the zeitgheist. Many Asian countries don't have the luxury to pretend biology doesn't matter, like the narscasistic hippes do in the West.

[@svennielsen633]

Well, we are millions of supporters who disagree with you. What do you have to show?

[@mtwata]

wHaT dO yOu hAvE tO sHoW? Seems like the millions of supporters are not very happy with the videos anymore eh? Just look at the likes count from months ago vs these new videos: Mike Chang, Nas Daily, Lewis Howes... now this guy who has nothing to say about the gap between Asia and the West hahahaha I don't give two shits about woke culture or whatever. I just think they need to start making good content as they used to. Not interviewing these pseudo-experts in nothing

[@Sakkkkkuraaaaa]

I thought that was Penn Badgley in the thumbnail

[@russellmiles6359]

BS about trump ban.

[@christianb3542]

What's up with all the right-wingers lately? First Yeonmi park, now this guy?

[@Kevhoe]

Grifting gets views

[@user-wm5rt9pw5l]

I don't think this guy considers himself right-wing in any sense

[@christianb3542]

​@@user-wm5rt9pw5l If you watched his oxford speech, you would know exactly what he is without him telling you.

[@user-wm5rt9pw5l]

@@christianb3542 For the far left, anyone is "right wing" right? either you agree with us or we will write you down as Fischists. And nothing in between.

[@christianb3542]

@@user-wm5rt9pw5l Nobody said anything about the far left. We were talking about Konstantin.

[@rozhin6055]

Sounds like Iran 🙃

[@AsianBoss]

You can watch Konstantin's Oxford University speech here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHysgIakgL1sbKc

[@cernejr]

This guy is BRIGHT! A gasp of fresh air for me.

[@moonlightfitz]

🧐

[@KinokoCardano]

#CARDANO ₳D₳

[@RickHawkDavison]

Love you. C'est pas complique.

[@_....J........................]

Sounds about White.

[@IruskaCape]

No one in this interview was white?

[@mafumofu986]

@@IruskaCape but the whole interview was oozing with whiteness and internalised racism

[@IruskaCape]

@@mafumofu986 How so?

[@KingoRichie1990]

​@@mafumofu986 When was race even mentioned?

[@abbiejoyguabna5320]

As an Asian living in Asia, I don't know what "woke" means, although I google searched it - the Oxford (pun intended) Dictionary feature stuff. I've heard about it.. this is the first time I actually learned more about it. Even with the past interview with Ms. Park where she just put it out there (and caused some havoc in the comments). During the pandemic, I was a bit conservative so I didn't like it when people attribute freedom with wreaking havoc all the time (and calling it free will without actually making it stop). Now, I try to tolerate what I can - that, in a way, is freedom. I can't have people say that I should tolerate this or I shouldn't tolerate that when I have my own system that I live with - being able to live with. I had an instance today wherein a comment I wrote a year ago made me laugh when the platform notifies someone reacting to it. It's about my first encounter with Darwin's theory of evolution - wherein I didn't get too angry, I reminded myself to stay calm, I am curious also, and that I can poke fun instead but just for temporary relief because I know I would have to deal with it once I dip my toes and dive in. Anyway, I finished the whole interview on Spotify in one sitting (Yey?) and remembered that notif on KZbin, I figured I should comment coz I talked a lot during the podcast. Tbh, now I have more to say about the war because before this, most of us here can't really say anything and just talking about what's in the news about it is not that great. Ps. I just didn't enjoy the part about gender... South Korea is conservative when it comes to gender, so I think that's why the host didn't know (J.K. R., I don't even know what JK stands for, maybe joke, is being ridiculous on the internet - turns out, it has been years already and it's hard coz she paints herself in a different narrative and manipulates her fans that she's not double standard, at least that's what I believe)

[@Witcold]

Invite Ekaterina Schulmann if you need some real insight into russian politics

[@mahmudmarsudi4430]

Anointed by God, well Russia is quite Asia...as same as....

[@KaimanBitAi]

I highly recommend his KZbin channel “Triggernometry”

[@svenhaheim]

Also triggernometry on Locals where people can support him directly or his substack.

[@mafumofu986]

Stop shilling fascist grifters

[@svenhaheim]

@@mafumofu986 the one sounding like a fascist is certainly not konstantin or anyone but you.

[@dj_laundry_list]

I wish Konstantin were better known for something other than that speech. It's one of his low points in terms of productive converstaion. I think he should best be known as a funny and insightful podcast host.

[@IruskaCape]

How was his speech not productive? It pointed out the flaws in woke ideology that prohibits talented students to explore their real potential.

[@ayush21399]

Nice quality content 💯

[@zachcouch8654]

This kind of content is boring.

[@jacegarcia835]

He knows nothing about war

[@user-wm5rt9pw5l]

What about you?

[@jacegarcia835]

@@user-wm5rt9pw5l you know nothing about me

[@bats9218]

im lookin at the views of your past 3 vids, including this one. is youtube interfering due to russia being mentioned? weird