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#345 — Resilience

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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The Destructive Impact of Police Interrogation Techniques

Certain police interrogation techniques can break down an innocent person's will, sense of agency, and sanity in the interrogation room by isolating them, depriving them of food and water, and suggesting mitigating factors. This can lead people to falsely confess to crimes they did not commit, either to gain the police's favor or because they genuinely believe the false information presented to them.

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