Making Sense with Sam Harris #396 — The Way Forward
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Dec 20, 2024 Sam Harris is joined by Matthew Yglesias, a journalist known for his political insights at Vox.com and his Substack, Slow Boring. They dissect the Democratic Party's failures, particularly the pitfalls of identity politics. Yglesias argues for a race-blind approach to wealth inequality and discusses Biden's presidency compared to his campaign promises. The talk also ventures into the future of Trumpism, examining the implications of a possible second Trump term and the complexities of immigration policy in American politics.
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Democrats' Loss of Way
- Democrats have lost touch with mainstream cultural and moral values.
- They've become overly invested in identity politics and distorted views on democracy.
Daniel Penny Case
- The Daniel Penny case highlights the Left's flawed reaction to crime and race.
- A Nation article compared Penny to a murderer, finding the murderer more sympathetic.
Race in Politics and Ethics
- Referencing race is often politically and ethically suspect.
- We should be cautious about how we use race in political and ethical discussions.