Chapter
Challenging Debates on Worthwhile Topics
23:00 - 28:13 (05:13)
The speaker challenges people to debate on topics other than religion versus science or atheism versus religion, as he finds a little of those debates goes a long way at this point.
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The speaker shares their approach to debates, explaining that it needs to be a compelling conversation where they can make points and discusses their willingness to change their mind in real-time if necessary.
23:00 - 26:23 (03:23)
Debates
Summary
The speaker shares their approach to debates, explaining that it needs to be a compelling conversation where they can make points and discusses their willingness to change their mind in real-time if necessary.
ChapterChallenging Debates on Worthwhile Topics
Episode#87: Sam Harris on Daily Routines, The Trolley Scenario, and 5 Books Everyone Should Read
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Sam Harris addresses criticism to his thesis on the link between Islamic extremism and Muslim Terrorism.
26:23 - 28:13 (01:50)
Islam, Terrorism
Summary
Sam Harris addresses criticism to his thesis on the link between Islamic extremism and Muslim Terrorism. Robert Pape's work deconstructes the popular opinion categorising terrorism having nothing to do with Islam or religion, with an impartial review of terrorism incidents in recent history.