Making Sense with Sam Harris #367 — Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values
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May 13, 2024 The discussion dives into the complex landscape of campus protests, highlighting the troubling rise of antisemitism amid social media outrage. It critiques how foreign funding influences student perspectives on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Insights into the intersection of Islam and personal freedoms reveal challenges in Muslim-majority nations. The podcast contrasts Islam and Christianity's foundations, examining their roles in modern conflicts. There's a strong emphasis on upholding Western values while navigating radical ideologies and the need for clearer understandings in societal discourse.
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Performative Protests
- Sam Harris discusses the performative nature of online protests, particularly on college campuses.
- He questions the true scope of the problem, considering the influence of social media.
Expel Violent Protestors
- Expel students who prevent Jewish students from accessing buildings or threaten violence.
- Treat them as you would anyone using similar tactics against other groups.
Uyghur Analogy
- Harris compares the muted response to China's Uyghur genocide with the outrage over Israel.
- He highlights the hypocrisy of targeting Chinese students for Chinese government actions.