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#195 — Social Cohesion is Everything

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Navigating Freedom and Safety in Crisis

This chapter examines the delicate balance between government power and individual freedoms during national emergencies, emphasizing how crises can lead to increased surveillance and erosion of privacy. It highlights the importance of preparedness for future threats while recognizing the social fragility that emerges when community trust is shaken. The discussion also addresses the vulnerabilities in global supply chains and the implications of relying on privatized healthcare systems in times of crisis.

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