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The Difficulty of Consensus
2:03:50 - 2:08:59 (05:08)
The episode discusses the difficulty of creating consensus around issues such as lockdowns, climate change, and the potential need to fight another World War, due to differing beliefs and perspectives.
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The overwhelming consensus of experts should be trusted, even if there are outliers.
2:03:50 - 2:04:54 (01:03)
Summary
The overwhelming consensus of experts should be trusted, even if there are outliers. With institutions losing trust, it's uncertain if anything can be accomplished with this level of transparency in our information ecosystems.
ChapterThe Difficulty of Consensus
Episode#365 – Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode delves into the complexities of modern warfare, including the role of communication and media in shaping the public's perception of war and the challenges of fighting a potential new threat.
2:04:53 - 2:07:13 (02:19)
Summary
This episode delves into the complexities of modern warfare, including the role of communication and media in shaping the public's perception of war and the challenges of fighting a potential new threat. The host also questions the safety and efficacy of vaccines and raises concerns about conspiracy theories and misinformation.
ChapterThe Difficulty of Consensus
Episode#365 – Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker recognizes the rationality behind lockdowns in response to the pandemic but acknowledges that the nature of people's response makes it difficult to execute.
2:07:13 - 2:08:59 (01:45)
Summary
The speaker recognizes the rationality behind lockdowns in response to the pandemic but acknowledges that the nature of people's response makes it difficult to execute. Some individuals are convinced it is a totalitarian measure introduced by elites.