Making Sense with Sam Harris
#454 — More From Sam: Minnesota, Greenland, Iran, S**thole Countries, and More
Sam Harris discusses the Trump administration's domestic enforcement actions, particularly criticizing ICE operations and the killing of Renee Good as unjustified violence. He also analyzes Trump's confusing Greenland acquisition push and expresses concern about democratic norms deteriorating.
#453 — AI and the New Face of Antisemitism
AI researcher Judah Pearl discusses the limitations of current AI systems in achieving AGI, particularly their inability to perform true causal reasoning. He also shares personal experiences with antisemitism and his son Danny Pearl's murder, describing how attempts at Muslim-Jewish dialogue revealed deep-seated barriers centered on Israel's existence.
#452 — Is Wokeness Finally Dead?
Sam Harris interviews John McWhorter about the current state of 'woke' ideology and culture war issues. McWhorter argues that while peak wokeness may have passed in general society, it remains deeply entrenched in academia and the arts, potentially irreversibly so.
#451 — The One Resolution That Matters Most
Sam Harris argues that mindfulness is the most important New Year's resolution because it provides the foundation for managing all other life commitments. He contends that we live in a war for attention that fragments our consciousness, and mindfulness offers a practical skill to reclaim focus and presence.