This transcript of an interview with Ladislav Hejdánek reveals his insights into various periods of Czechoslovak history, from the Nazi occupation through the communist era to the post-revolution period. Hejdánek describes his experiences with psychotechnical tests in secondary school, his early employment at the Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, and critically evaluates his superiors. He further discusses his participation in the Revolutionary Trade Union Movement (ROH), his concept of faith, and life under the totalitarian regime. He comments on the liberalization in the 1960s, his hopes at the time, and the impact of the Prague Spring. He also addresses his involvement in the dissident movement, particularly in informal seminars and activities surrounding Charter 77, mentioning his contact with other dissidents and foreign intellectuals. The interview concludes with a reflection on the church's failure after 1989 and his personal feeling that his life's work was not fully understood or appreciated. Attention is also given to his personal life, family, and the difficult circumstances he faced.
Mám dojem, že jsem celej život dělal něco, co teď nikdo nepotřebuje a nechce [přepis původní nahrávky]
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