Published Jul 14, 2022

698: Sam Harris | Rationally Confronting the Irrational

Join neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris as he delves into maximizing personal and societal wellbeing through rational thinking and truth, while critiquing social media's role in public discourse, and the impact of dishonesty on relationships.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Maximizing Wellbeing
01
Cultural Critiques
02
Critical Reasoning
03
Lying and Honesty
04

Questions from this episode

Can bias affect scientific studies?
Asked by 23 people

698: Sam Harris | Rationally Confronting the Irrational

Topics covered

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The Utility of Lying

Truth and Integrity

The Problem with Lying

Mental Health Matters

Dealing with Criticism

Controversial Debates

Skepticism and Science

Building Trust

Truth and Wellbeing

Honesty and Relationships

Honesty and Dysfunction

The Power of Integrity

The Truthful Filter

Honest Feedback

Questions from this episode

Can bias affect scientific studies?

Episode Highlights

Maximizing Wellbeing

Cultural Critiques

Critical Reasoning

Lying and Honesty

698: Sam Harris | Rationally Confronting the Irrational

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Maximizing WellbeingSam Harris, a neuroscientist and philosopher, discusses strategies for maximizing personal and societal wellbeing. He emphasizes the importance of rational thinking and the pursuit of truth in achieving a flourishing life.

Maximizing Wellbeing

Cultural CritiquesSam Harris critiques social media's role in shaping public discourse, emphasizing its tendency to create echo chambers. He argues that social media allows misinformation to persist without accountability, making it difficult for honest individuals to correct errors.

Cultural Critiques

Critical Reasoning

Lying and HonestySam Harris examines the pervasive nature of lying and its detrimental effects on relationships. He argues that even white lies, often considered harmless, can erode trust and create interpersonal fear.

Lying and Honesty