I would argue intrinsically prosocial and it's the basis for compassion rather than pity or some you know simulae crum. The apparent opposition between selfishness and selflessness breaks down under these conditions. Dogmatism is a posture of being inflexible and unpersuatable, he says. I consider dogmatism to be the fundamental and obviously fundamentalist religious sensibility that we need to overcome.
According to neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris, rationality is the key to safeguarding everything we cherish, and its only true enemy is dogmatic inflexibility. Harris speaks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the views that have made Harris famous, teasing out the often mind-blowing subtleties of his religious and cultural critiques. They discuss what Harris has learned as a podcaster and author, and how ecstasy launched his spiritual journey. Finally, they move on to the power of meditation, exploring the way it can lead to self-transcendence and real connection with others.