
#400 — The Politics of Information
Making Sense with Sam Harris
Echo Chambers and Social Isolation
This chapter explores the significant effects of the internet on social interactions and individual psychology, highlighting the emergence of echo chambers that limit diverse perspectives. It uses the 9-11 truth movement to illustrate how individuals can become trapped in narrow belief systems, compromising the quality of their social relationships and community engagement.
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