Chapter
The Danger of Misinformation on Social Media
2:32:42 - 2:44:40 (11:57)
The prevalence of misinformation on social media can be dangerous and influential, even for those who have expertise in their field, leading to confusion and the spread of false information. It is important to understand the motivations and beliefs of those spreading this misinformation to effectively combat it.
Clips
In this episode, Sam Harris shares why he thinks talking to certain people can be a net negative for the cause of truth, due to their confabulation or conscious lying.
2:32:42 - 2:38:44 (06:02)
Summary
In this episode, Sam Harris shares why he thinks talking to certain people can be a net negative for the cause of truth, due to their confabulation or conscious lying.
ChapterThe Danger of Misinformation on Social Media
Episode#365 – Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses anomalies in F-16 exercises, including the fact that on the morning of 9/11, F-16s were flown 800 miles out to sea for an exercise that hadn't been scheduled that day.
2:38:44 - 2:41:00 (02:16)
Summary
This podcast discusses anomalies in F-16 exercises, including the fact that on the morning of 9/11, F-16s were flown 800 miles out to sea for an exercise that hadn't been scheduled that day. The conversation also touches on Alex Jones' speech pattern when discussing such topics.
ChapterThe Danger of Misinformation on Social Media
Episode#365 – Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an environment where people refuse to agree on important facts, and misinformation now clouds the many conversations.
2:41:00 - 2:44:40 (03:39)
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an environment where people refuse to agree on important facts, and misinformation now clouds the many conversations. Sam Harris discusses how to battle this misinformation with Brett Weinstein in his podcast, "Making Sense."