698: Sam Harris | Rationally Confronting the Irrational

Sam Harris (@samharrisorg) is a neuroscientist, author, and philosopher; he’s also a staunch critic of religion (while being an advocate of mindfulness) who joins the show to discuss some views that — fair warning — many may find controversial. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Sam Harris:

• When does stubbornness stop being a virtue and become a confession of intellectual dishonesty?
• In what ways does Sam consider himself a bit of an Anti-Trump?
• Why do so many people subscribe to the package beliefs of their political parties or religions even when clearly proven scientific facts prove contradictory to these beliefs?
• If Sam Harris considers himself primarily a philosopher, how did he wind up with a PhD in neuroscience?
• Why do we lie — even when we know how destructive it can be?
• And much more...

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