Published May 18, 2021

509: Sam Harris | Making Sense of the Present Tense

Sam Harris and Jordan Harbinger delve into the nature of the self, the ethics of public discourse, and the impact of social media on reality, addressing the complexities of discussing race, cancel culture, and misinformation.

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Topics covered

Personal Philosophy
01
Social Dynamics
02
Digital Influence
03

Questions from this episode

What are the problems with social media and smartphones?
Asked by 74 people
Are conspiracy theories dangerous?
Asked by 22 people
What are the most interesting episodes of The Jordan Harbinger Show?
Asked by 13 people
What is the impact of echo chambers?
Asked by 13 people
What website does Jordan use for language learning?
Asked by 11 people

509: Sam Harris | Making Sense of the Present Tense

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Personal Security

Trump's Alleged Racism

Social Media's Negative Effect

Social Media Chaos

The Power of Social Media

Language Learning Tips

Dangerous Fake News

Open-minded Debate

Deconstructing the Self

Belief and Misinformation

Incentives Matter

Challenging Assumptions

Sleep and Magnesium

Skin Color Predicament

Questions from this episode

What are the problems with social media and smartphones?

Are conspiracy theories dangerous?

What are the most interesting episodes of The Jordan Harbinger Show?

What is the impact of echo chambers?

What website does Jordan use for language learning?

Episode Highlights

Personal Philosophy

Social Dynamics

Digital Influence

509: Sam Harris | Making Sense of the Present Tense

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Personal PhilosophySam Harris, a neuroscientist and philosopher, discusses the nature of the self, personal security, and ethical conduct in public discourse. He offers insights into challenging personal beliefs, the importance of open dialogue, and the necessity of intellectual honesty.

Personal Philosophy

Social DynamicsSam Harris and Jordan Harbinger explore the challenges of discussing race, the chilling effects of cancel culture, and the pervasive impact of misinformation on society.

Social Dynamics

Digital InfluenceSam Harris examines the profound impact of social media on reality, individual behavior, and the rise of dangerous movements. He highlights the need for a course correction to address these pervasive issues.

Digital Influence