Making Sense with Sam Harris #353 — Race & Reason
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Feb 11, 2024 
Coleman Hughes, a writer and musician renowned for his views on race politics, joins Sam Harris to explore contentious topics surrounding race and social justice. They debate the merits and drawbacks of colorblindness, dissect the complexities of race and crime, and reflect on the societal impacts of major events like the death of George Floyd. Coleman shares personal anecdotes that bridge race and class discussions, urging for a more holistic dialogue about diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s society.
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Misrepresenting Jihadism
- Sam Harris discusses Rory Stewart's misrepresentation of their conversation about jihadism.
- Stewart falsely claimed Harris spent an hour hammering him about a connection between Muslims and terrorism.
Border Crisis Misrepresentation
- Elon Musk criticized Sam Harris on social media, based on a misleadingly edited clip.
- The clip falsely portrayed Harris as skeptical of the crisis at the US southern border, a view Harris does not hold.
Dealing with Misinformation
- Focus on communicating your views clearly through your own channels.
- Ignore misrepresentations on social media, as it has become a "hallucination machine."
