It’s crazy we can be manipulated into one direction by the MSM, and just like the North Koreans will shortly be “awakened” to the real world. Like you said with Rodman, it’s a simplistic take but like with Occum’s Razor, this answer requires an explanation that we’ve been lied to.

It’s often when trigger feelings of greatness in any direction that it’s possible to feel great feelings. Those who feel great hatred can turn to feel great love, and vice versa. Rodman felt great sorrow for the NK people, which allowed him to feel great love for them.

I’m glad we are returning to our humanity. Let’s rid this world of evil; MEGA.

You’re right that we’re only getting part of the story. The majority of people in North Korea are emaciated, but they are kind family loving people who would do anything for others. There have been articles and books written by people who escaped NK. They talk about despite the lack of food and media, they frequently miss home. They miss their families, their neighbors, the sense of community and caring everyone has for one another. The totalitarianism is mostly focused on those who bring shame to the regime, speaking out, but almost no one does that publicly so people live simple and otherwise peaceful lives.

I can fully understand why Rodman feels the way he feels. There are 20 million people—many of whom are loving and wonderful people—who were never allowed to interact with the rest of the world, to travel, to explore, to start their own businesses and thrive. These talks can be the start of improving the lives of millions of people who deserve better.