
#353 — Race & Reason
Making Sense with Sam Harris
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Choosing the Right Path in Addressing Uncomfortable Facts
Some individuals choose honesty in addressing uncomfortable facts, while others deny them or obsessively focus on them, which can be toxic and divisive. Avoiding discussion on such topics might be acceptable at a family dinner, but it is not appropriate for wider public discourse on issues like race. Journalists, in particular, have a responsibility to confront and report on facts objectively, such as the high percentage of shootings committed by Blacks and Hispanics in New York City.
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