Making Sense with Sam Harris #230 — An Insurrection of Lies
Jan 11, 2021
The podcast dives into the Capitol insurrection, revealing how years of misinformation fueled the chaos. It highlights the contrasting behaviors of protestors and law enforcement, while pondering the implications for democracy and its global standing. There's a compelling discussion on the intersection of mindfulness and civic responsibility, advocating for active engagement rather than apathy. Lastly, it critically examines racial narratives in the post-insurrection landscape and the role of social media in shaping public perception and accountability.
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Capitol Siege: An Insurrection of Lies
- Sam Harris discusses the Capitol siege, noting its unsurprising yet astonishing nature.
- He labels it a "Pizzagate insurrection," highlighting the misinformation fueling the rioters' actions.
Two Dangerous Reactions
- Sam Harris observes two dangerous reactions to the Capitol attack.
- One is minimizing its gravity by comparing it to BLM protests, the other is racializing the law enforcement response.
False Equivalence
- Minimizing the Capitol attack by comparing it to BLM protests is a dangerous delusion.
- The attack, incited by the president, aimed to disrupt election certification, unlike protests that devolved into violence.