Incentives Matter

Sam and Jordan discuss the importance of incentives in shaping behavior, particularly in journalism and politics. They highlight how economic incentives can lead to compromised ethics and the need to align incentives with desired ethical outcomes.

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The Jordan Harbinger Show
509: Sam Harris | Making Sense of the Present Tense
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- Discuss how cognitive biases, misinformation, and government propaganda can distort public perception and lead to actions perceived as evil, despite individuals believing they serve a greater good. Use historical examples such as fascism, communism, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, 9/11, the invasion of the Middle East, and NATO to illustrate your points. How do these narratives prioritize the collective over the individual, and what are the consequences?