Making Sense with Sam Harris

#195 — Social Cohesion is Everything

Apr 6, 2020

General Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general and former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, joins Chris Fussell, a former Navy SEAL and leadership expert, to discuss crisis management amid the Covid-19 pandemic. They delve into the critical importance of social cohesion and the perils of misinformation. The conversation highlights the balance between personal freedom and safety, the risk of tyranny, and the complexities of navigating upcoming elections. They emphasize the need for adaptive leadership and strong communication to maintain social order during turbulent times.

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Gen. Stanley McChrystal

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Navigating Crisis and Cohesion

27min

Adapting Leadership in a Rapidly Evolving Environment

2min

Navigating Truth in an Echo Chamber of Misinformation

5min

Overcoming Bias and Fostering Cohesion in Crisis Management

4min

Navigating Freedom and Safety in Crisis

23min

The Impact of Oil Prices and Health Crises on Global Stability

2min

Navigating the Critical Landscape of the Upcoming Election

3min

Sam Harris speaks with General Stanley McChrystal and Chris Fussell about the Covid-19 pandemic. They discuss the nature of the ongoing crisis, the threat of a breakdown in social order, the problem of misinformation, the prospects of a nationwide lockdown, the trade off between personal freedom and safety, the threat of tyranny, the concerns about the global supply chain, concerns about the price of oil, safeguarding the 2020 Presidential election, and other topics.

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