The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway The Crisis of Truth in American Politics — with Sam Harris
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Jan 15, 2026 
Sam Harris, a renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author, dives into the crisis of truth in American politics. He explores the rise of conspiracy thinking and critiques the media's role in distorting narratives, especially around events like the ICE shooting. Harris highlights how identity politics convolutes public discourse and discusses the complexities of Western moral blindness towards global issues. He also shares insights on immigration, the importance of empowering secular voices in Muslim societies, and the influence of parenting in today’s climate.
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Clear Error and Political Cover-Up
- The ICE killing in Minneapolis showed clear excessive force and poor training by agents.
- The administration's immediate, obviously false exculpatory narrative deepens public distrust.
Same Video, Different Realities
- Hyperpartisan commentary warps shared facts even when everyone views the same video.
- Rival interpretations of clear events are fragmenting public reality and fueling social breakdown.
Conspiracies Thrive On Cognitive Shortcuts
- Conspiracy thinking has proliferated, especially on the right, as people prefer sensational explanations for anomalies.
- Such theories demand impossible coordination and ignore incentives that make large conspiracies implausible.
