Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content #445 - More From Sam: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Billionaires, Thanksgiving Political Debates, & Rapid Fire Questions
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Nov 26, 2025 In this engaging discussion, the hosts tackle Marjorie Taylor Greene's controversial apology and the complexities of performative politics. They delve into the idea of wealth inequality and the self-made myth, emphasizing the role of luck in success. The conversation explores the challenges of navigating political discussions during Thanksgiving gatherings, offering practical advice. They also touch on belief change, skepticism of grand conspiracies, and the importance of compassionate approaches to medical aid in dying.
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The Performer's Moral Software Flaw
- Sam identifies a character defect: talented performers lacking principles who chase contrarianism and embrace conspiracies for attention.
- He links psychopathic traits and absent empathy to political manipulators like Trump and some media figures.
Freedom From Social Media Backlash
- Sam describes being unaware of social-media backlash while off platforms and how it largely doesn't affect him now.
- He credits leaving X/Twitter with sparing his mind from needless controversy cycles.
Luck Undercuts The Self-Made Myth
- Sam emphasizes how luck shapes success and the 'myth of the self-made man' undermines compassion for the less fortunate.
- He urges recognition of societal investments and infrastructure that enable individual achievement.
