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#428 — Political Extremism

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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The Rise of Illiberal Politics

This chapter examines the emergence of 'woke right' and 'postmodern right' factions that adopt far-left tactics, revealing a troubling convergence of illiberalism across the political spectrum. It critiques the abandonment of classical liberal principles, emphasizing the dangers of identity-based arguments and the erosion of truth in ideological conflicts.

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