Making Sense with Sam Harris #26 — The Logic of Violence
Jan 19, 2016
Sam Harris chats with Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL, about U.S. foreign policy, war, human evil, and the taboo of SEALs writing books. They delve into violence in various contexts, special operations units training, false motivation among troops, moral dilemmas of war, and debating the logic of violence while addressing legitimate grievances.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Exploring Violence Across Different Scales
05:45 • 2min
Special Operations Units Training and Missions
07:30 • 6min
Exploring False Motivation and Lack of Success Among Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
13:50 • 3min
The Moral Dilemmas of War: Between Intentions and Consequences
16:40 • 22min
Debating the Logic of Violence and Addressing Legitimate Grievances
38:48 • 3min