Making Sense with Sam Harris #197 — A Conversation with Caitlin Flanagan
Apr 12, 2020
Caitlin Flanagan, an insightful author and journalist, joins the conversation to discuss the varied experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has exposed flaws in the education system. She shares her thoughts on the 2020 election, raising concerns about Joe Biden and the media's slow response to his #MeToo allegations. Flanagan also highlights perceived double standards in journalism and feminism, and explores how societal shifts are reshaping our values and connections in a post-pandemic world.
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Life-Saving Email
- Caitlin Flanagan credits Sam Harris with saving her life by warning her early about COVID-19's severity.
- She was initially dismissive, but his warning prompted her to take precautions.
Early Recognition
- Sam Harris discusses being ahead of most people in recognizing COVID's severity.
- A friend's hospitalization solidified his concern, unlike the flu.
Laptop Jockeys vs. The Material World
- The pandemic exposes a divide between those who can work remotely ('laptop jockeys') and those who cannot.
- It highlights our detachment from the material world, as seen in the yeast shortage and the shift in home's function.