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#322 — Predicting Reality
Making Sense with Sam Harris
The Culture of Cynicism and Moral Confusion
Our culture has replaced sober thought with empty slogans and soundbites, leading to a widespread cynicism and moral confusion. Politics, journalism, activism, and citizenship are now clouded by grievance entrepreneurship, making it difficult for our society to produce a coherent vision for the future. Mainstream and independent media alike seem unable to address this, with the latter often becoming a platform for conspiracies. This phenomenon has been described as a new religion of contrarianism, highlighting the widespread impact of the culture of cynicism and moral confusion.
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