Making Sense with Sam Harris
#335 — A Postmortem on My Response to Covid
Sep 22, 2023
The discussion reflects on social media's influence on public perception during the COVID pandemic. It delves into the challenges of navigating misinformation and the ethical dilemmas surrounding health responses. As perspectives evolve, trust in institutions becomes a focal point. The podcast also analyzes demographics related to COVID-19 deaths, highlighting misconceptions about age and health. Ultimately, it critiques the fallacy that personal health can substitute for strong public health systems, stressing the importance of vaccinations amid ongoing debates.
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- Misrepresentation of views on COVID through selective editing and social media sharing.
- Value of communicating with different audiences despite hostility.
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Misrepresentation on Social Media
The speaker discusses the harm caused by social media and the misrepresentation of his views on COVID. Clips from his podcast appearances are taken out of context and shared on social media, leading to false narratives about his beliefs and opinions.
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