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#16 — The Dark Side

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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You're Demonized Even for Talking About It, That's Just Not Worth It

If what you're going after is trying to find out the truth, then you don't want that style at all. The other hand, if ther's some policy you want and you have a goal in mind, and you've already settled the issue, it may be rational strategy to demonize your opponent. To example, i'm thinking about his debates over torture yohere. As i've said in various places, i actually regret having even talked about the topic because it's just not worth it.

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