Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content #123 - Identity & Honesty
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Apr 9, 2018 
Sam Harris and guest Ezra Klein discuss racism, identity politics, intellectual honesty, and controversies, including the aftermath of a podcast with Charles Murray. They delve into IQ, race, societal biases, ethical dilemmas, and the importance of listening to varying viewpoints with intellectual scrupulousness.
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Sam Harris's Shift on Charles Murray
- Sam Harris recounts inviting Charles Murray onto his podcast after the Middlebury incident.
- He details his shift in perspective on Murray, from assuming racist views to defending him against unfair malignment.
The Email Exchange Backlash
- Sam Harris describes the events leading to the current podcast with Ezra Klein.
- Public perception of their email exchange prompted Harris to reconsider and accept the dialogue.
Empathy Disparity
- Ezra Klein believes Sam Harris has greater empathy for Charles Murray due to shared experiences with criticism.
- Harris lacks empathy for those affected by discussions of race and IQ differences.