Stay Free with Russell Brand Sam Harris (Wealth, Health & Debate)
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Sep 8, 2023 
Russell Brand chats with Sam Harris about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, contrarian echo chambers, the influence of Trump and RFK Jr, Big Pharma ethics, and the roles of religion in our lives.
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Sam Harris on Jiu-Jitsu Injuries
- Sam Harris shared his personal experience of ceasing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu due to injuries and aging.
- He values the practice deeply and regrets not rolling currently.
Complex Trade-Offs in Society
- People focus on individual issues like misinformation or censorship but ignore their complex trade-offs.
- Society needs to learn holding multiple concerns simultaneously for constructive debate and regulation.
Populism's Roots and Democratic Norms
- Distrust in institutions and wealth inequality fuel populism across political spectrums.
- Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful power transfer deeply damaged democratic norms.