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#403 — Sanity Check on Trump 2.0

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Blind Loyalty Follows Misguided Claims

A controversial statement can provoke a forced consensus among followers, compelling them to support dubious claims despite their lack of clarity or truth. This dynamic illustrates how individuals and groups often conform to prevailing narratives, even when those narratives seem delusional or unfounded. The incident reflects the broader patterns in political discourse where acknowledging alternative truths becomes difficult, and the fear of dissent can overshadow critical thinking.

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