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Making Sense with Sam Harris

#17 — What I Really Think About Profiling

Sep 16, 2015
12:21
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Sam Harris addresses misrepresentations of his views, discusses opposition to airport profiling, explores nuances of profiling in airport security vs. schools, critiques media portrayal of security incidents, reflects on complex security issues.
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Quick takeaways

  • The importance of open dialogue in evolving views and combating misrepresentations in sensitive discussions.
  • Advocating for smart airport security practices while differentiating profiling in airports from security measures in other contexts.

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Misrepresentation on Social Media and Pushback Against Conversations

After a controversial event with Majin Nawaz, the speaker faced backlash and misrepresentation on social media. Accusations of political correctness and intellectual dishonesty arose due to discussions with Majin. Individuals like Nathan Lean and Mertaza Hussein made derogatory remarks about Majin, distorting the nature of the conversation. The speaker highlighted how closed-mindedness affected perceptions, emphasizing that his views evolved through dialogue.

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