

Sam Harris on Israel, Islam, and the end of Woke Ideology
15 snips Mar 11, 2024
Exploring discourse around Islam, global ripple effects, experiences of ex-Muslims, the complexities of conflict in the Middle East, geopolitical concerns in Iran, navigating controversial issues in Western universities, and reclaiming liberalism while challenging perspectives on criticism and representation.
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Moral Confusion and Rhetorical Disadvantage
- Sam Harris feels the moral confusion surrounding the October 7th attacks is pervasive.
- Rhetorically, he feels at a disadvantage due to being Jewish, as his defense of Israel is often misconstrued as tribal solidarity.
Judith Butler's Controversial Statements
- Judith Butler, a prominent academic, called Hamas and Hezbollah part of the "progressive left".
- She also stated that the events of October 7th were not terrorism, but acts of resistance.
Gradations of Belief
- Sam Harris believes there are gradations of belief within ideologies like Islam.
- He uses the example of people chanting "from the river to the sea" without understanding its genocidal implications.