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#395 - Intellectual Authority and Its Discontents

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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Navigating Intellectual Authority in Public Discourse

This chapter explores the nuanced differences between authentic intellectual authority and deceptive credibility in modern public communication, particularly on social media and podcasts. It highlights the challenges of discerning true expertise from fringe beliefs while advocating for the importance of listening to respected mainstream voices.

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