Erik sits down with Sam Harris, an author, neuroscientist, podcaster, and philosopher. Sam is known for having crucial conversations about morality, religion, rationality, and the pursuit of truth.

This discussion covers Sam’s concerns about populism, polarization, and inequality. We also discuss why Sam is hated by the left and the right.

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LINKS:
Sam's work: https://www.samharris.org/
Sam's podcast Making Sense: https://www.samharris.org/podcasts

RECOMMENDED SHOWS:
Moment of Zen: @MomentofZenPodcast
The Cognitive Revolution: @CognitiveRevolutionPodcast

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Episode preview
(02:00) Sam’s life’s work
(04:00) Sam’s concerns around the marketplace of ideas
(11:25) Sam is a mistake theorist
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(20:00) Why Sam is hated by both the left and the right
(22:30) Fundamental conflict between the left and the right
(31:00) Navigating group disparities
(41:00) Individual rights vs group rights
(47:00) Is wokeness the new religion?
(51:00) Sam’s critique of populism
(58:00) Sam’s defenses of experts/institutions
(1:11:00) The right doesn’t sufficiently appreciate luck
(1:16:45) Polarization is better than a one-party state
(1:21:00) Global governance

TWITTER:
Erik’s Twitter: @eriktorenberg
Upstream : @upstream__pod
Making Sense Podcast: @MakingSenseHQ

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Thank you Graham Bessellieu for production.