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Making Sense with Sam Harris

#367 — Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values

May 13, 2024
53:46
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Discussion on campus protests, antisemitism, and defense of Western values. Addressing moral inconsistencies, accountability for extremist behavior, and challenges in navigating identity politics. Exploring misconceptions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, manipulation by Islamic extremists, and the intersection of Islam, politics, and human rights.
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Quick takeaways

  • Social media amplifies performative campus protests, distorting reality.
  • Universities must address uncivil behavior and avoid double standards in responses.

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Social Media Impact on Campus Protests

The podcast discusses the impact of social media on campus protests, highlighting that the chaos we see online is performative and often staged for cameras. Questions are raised about whether these events would occur at the same scale and intensity without the ability to broadcast them on social media. The speaker expresses concern that the combination of smartphones and social media is negatively affecting society, leading to a distorted reality, as seen in protests at universities.

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