Decoding the Gurus Supplementary Material 41: Ironic Nazis, Blustering Tories, and Ol' Squeaky's Lament
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Dec 18, 2025 The hosts dive into the tragic tale of Old Squeaky and the search for a replacement chair. They discuss Sam Harris's significant admission on interpersonal bias and how it pertains to friends like Megyn Kelly. The heated clash between Piers Morgan and Nick Fuentes garners attention, revealing deep divides within the right. They explore the controversy surrounding Dasha's fallout after her association with Fuentes and tackle the absurdities of antisemitism and conspiracy theorists. A captivating blend of current affairs and cultural critique ensues.
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The Demise Of Old Squeaky
- Matthew describes Old Squeaky's chair breaking with a dramatic final squeak and the back snapping under him.
- He tried multiple replacements and eventually bought a gamer chair after testing several in shops.
Watch Friend Bias In Public Judgments
- Sam Harris warns that pleasant social connections can blind you to how problematic someone's views are.
- Recognize that friendship can create an ethical urge to give the benefit of the doubt and distort judgment.
Context Shapes Technical Distinctions
- Chris and Matthew note Megyn Kelly's hebephilia/pedophilia distinction is technically valid but context matters.
- They argue Kelly emphasized the distinction to downplay Epstein links because of partisan motives.