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#339 - The Infernal Logic of Jihad

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

CHAPTER

Understanding the Motives Behind Acts of Violence in the Name of Jihad

The speakers explore the mindset and motivation of individuals who commit acts of violence in the name of Jihad, highlighting that they are often psychologically normal and not necessarily psychopaths. They discuss the power of destructive ideas and how seemingly normal people can justify and carry out acts of violence. The chapter also touches on the differences between ISIS and Hamas in terms of ideological conformity.

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