Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content #207 - Can We Pull Back From The Brink?
Jun 12, 2020
Reflecting on recent protests, the discussion delves into systemic racism and police violence in America. It explores preference falsification and its impact on societal beliefs, especially during crises. The conversation critiques the rise of authoritarianism linked to 'woke' ideologies and the complexities of race in protests. Additionally, it examines the relationship between police behavior and race dynamics, urging a shift in public perception and deeper reforms in law enforcement. Ultimately, the need for rational discourse to address disparities is emphasized.
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Conversation Is Our Last Defense
- Sam Harris argues conversation is the only tool we have to avoid societal breakdown and must be preserved.
- He warns social media has weaponized information, making honest discourse rare and dangerous.
Hidden Costs Compound The Crisis
- Harris stresses the enormous hidden costs of the pandemic plus unrest, including lost opportunities and shattered trust.
- He says inequality magnifies these costs and fuels the current protests.
Insist On Facts Over Moral Panic
- Do not let moral panic or ideological conformity silence honest debate about race and policing.
- Encourage fact-based discussion to prevent escalation toward violence or authoritarianism.