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Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking U... more

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Sam Harris speaks with Damon Linker about the erosion of American democracy. They discuss the right-wing populist movement, the mechanisms by which Trump is consolidating authoritarian control, the Insurrection Act, the Right’s weaponization of woken... more

In this latest episode of the “More From Sam” series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events and answer some of the questions you all submitted on Substack. They discuss the Israel-Hamas peace deal, the plans to build a Qatari air force facility in ... more

Sam Harris speaks with Dan Senor about the state of the world two years after the October 7th attacks. They discuss the rise of global antisemitism, immigration and the failure of Western nations to contend with the spread of Islam, the dramatic resh... more

Sam Harris speaks with Michael Osterholm about his new book, The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics. They discuss the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the major mistakes made in the public health response—including lo... more

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Damon Linker
Political commentator and author of 'Notes from the Middle Ground', senior lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: #439 — How to Lose a Democracy
Michael Osterholm
Epidemiologist and author of The Big One, How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics
Episode: #436 — A Crisis of Trust
Dan Carlin
Pioneering podcaster known for Hardcore History
Episode: #433 — How Did We Get Here?
David French
New York Times columnist and podcaster
The New York Times
Episode: #432 — The Undoing of America
Michael Roth
President of Wesleyan University and frequent contributor to The New York Times
Wesleyan University
Episode: #431 — What Is Happening on College Campuses?
Anne Applebaum
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist, known for her expertise in Eastern European politics and history.
The Atlantic
Episode: #429 — The New World Order
Marc Lipsitch
Infectious disease epidemiologist and microbiologist at Harvard's Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics
Harvard
Episode: #425 — Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic?
Ritchie Torres
Congressman representing the Bronx, focusing on political reform and social issues.
United States Congress
Episode: #418 — A Future for Democrats
Jake Tapper
Television anchor and author, known for his political coverage
CNN
Episode: #415 — The Cover-Up

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Sam Harris
Host of engaging discussions on philosophy, science, and current events, with a focus on rationality and critical inquiry.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 51k ratings
  • Racist Scam Harris

    Sam Harris is Jordan Peterson on proscription medication

    Apple Podcasts
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    merlin99999999
    United Kingdom7 days ago
  • Sam is losing a lifelong fan

    I’ve been following Sam from his very first book and then a fan of this podcast since it started. But lately he’s got himself in an echo chamber of his own where he won’t actually talk to anyone he disagrees with on the left, wokeness has become some sort of bogeyman that he throws out with very little proof. And a top it off his views on Gaza are getting annoying. He’s just shallow minded about the topic and really can’t draw a red line in the sand. Sam, if you were your staff actually read th... more

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    Me-ness
    United States8 days ago
  • Insane on one side, normal on the other. Really

    Sam, I heard your interview with Jeron Loewenstein. It's funny how people are all idiots on one side and normal on the other. You still can't answer the question why people would lean towards Donald Trump. I listen to you all the time so a person that listens to you lean towards Donald Trump am I delusional. Ask yourself why really why Donald Trump got reelected. It took me a while thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew40001
    United States10 days ago
  • Gone

    He’s lost the plot. Just another fragile, insecure & mediocre white man whose privilege cannot get out of the way of his own thinking. Once brilliant, now…basically Rogan with a degree.

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    1
    DefghTuvW
    United States11 days ago
  • Mixed at Best

    Just chock full of logical fallacies and bad faith arguments, especially around Gaza. Punctuated by occasional information that is helpful in understanding some small piece of that issue.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SRK1319
    United States12 days ago

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There are criticisms related to perceived biases, particularly regarding political discussions, with mixed opinions on the host's stance on certain issues.

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#439 — How to Lose a Democracy
Q: What can you say about the current state of American democracy from your point of view?
Linker describes his perspective as sober and clear-eyed, warning of potential tyranny and the intertwining threats of dictatorship and civil unrest.
#436 — A Crisis of Trust
Q: What would you say we did wrong during COVID?
Michael Osterholm cites communication challenges, mismanagement of lockdown strategies, and issues surrounding the vaccine rollout as major errors in handling the pandemic response.
#435 — The Last Invention
Q: What would it look like if we allowed AI to take over everything?
An existential threat where superintelligent AI might consider humans as irrelevant.
#434 — Can We Survive AI?
Q: What is the problem in building superhuman AI?
The intrinsic problem is that modern AIs are grown rather than crafted, leading to unexpected emergent behaviors that may not align with human values and could pose significant risks.
#432 — The Undoing of America
Q: What is the worst thing so far that has happened?
French points out the distortion of the Department of Justice and the public targeting of political enemies as significant indicators of governmental abuse under Trump.

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The podcast features thought-provoking discussions led by a prominent neuroscientist and philosopher, focusing on a range of critical topics including morality, current events, and the complexities of human psychology and society. Conversations frequently explore the intersections of science, politics, and ethics, as guests from various fields share their insights into pressing issues. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on rational discourse, inviting listeners to challenge their perspectives and consider different viewpoints. The podcast serves as a platform for delving into controversial subjects, often with a blend of personal reflection and philosophical inquiry, making it a unique addition to the landscape of modern intellectual dialogu... more

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2. Michael Osterholm
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4. David French
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6. Anne Applebaum
7. Marc Lipsitch
8. Ritchie Torres

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