Making Sense with Sam Harris Making Sense with Sam Harris
Dec 7, 2020
Delve into pressing global challenges like nuclear threats and the erosion of dialogue. The discussion tackles the implications of synthetic media and binary thinking. Explore how social censorship might affect truth and healthy discourse in our public lives. Tune in for thought-provoking insights on the state of society and the mind.
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Loss of Nuance
- Nuance is lost in today's conversations, with pressure to take binary positions.
- This creates an environment of fear and self-censorship.
Nuclear War Threat
- The Cold War's real danger was accidental nuclear war.
- This same danger persists today with equal likelihood.
Podcast Guests
- Sam Harris mentions several guests he has spoken with.
- These include Jonathan Haidt, William J. Perry, and Ricky Gervais.