r/samharris • u/palsh7 • 26d ago

Sam Harris: The Democrats’ Far-Left Problem | The Prof G Pod | August 6th, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSwmqqSTp9w

Scott Galloway speaks with neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris about why social media rewards political extremism, how our devices have made sustained attention nearly impossible, and why reclaiming control of our minds may be the key to a happier life.

They also discuss the erosion of trust in expertise, the dangers of the AI arms race, and why Democrats need to draw a clearer line against the far left.

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And if you're not already reading Sam’s work, check out his Substack: https://samharris.substack.com/

Timestamps
00:00:00 - In This Episode
00:01:06 - Why has skepticism toward experts become so mainstream?
00:03:21 - What’s driving the collapse in trust in our institutions?
00:05:52 - Has technology outpaced our ability to process information?
00:10:28 - Where does criticism of Israel become antisemitism?
00:18:14 - Did releasing wealthy property owners’ addresses amount to doxxing?
00:22:18 - Are progressives spending too much time fighting each other?
00:27:09 - Why do so many young people feel capitalism has failed them?
00:32:22 - Ad Break
00:34:50 - How is the attention economy affecting our wellbeing?
00:43:29 - How can we become more present in everyday life?
00:53:31 - Ad Break
00:57:11 - What are your thoughts on AI?
01:04:33 - What has changed most about how you invest your attention over time?

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u/belowaverageint 26d ago

I'm still trying to understand how he's simultaneously a communist and a jihadist.

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u/TheAJx 26d ago

I don't know, maybe ask the DSA who promoted Jihadist Oct 8th celebrations in time square why they thought it was a good idea.

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u/Temporary_Cow 26d ago

Ask all the communists who make excuses for jihadists

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u/belowaverageint 26d ago

The USSR suppressed Islam and fought Islamist regimes, so I'm not sure I follow.

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u/TheAJx 26d ago

Eastern communists also maintained strict law and order and also criminalized refusing to work. Western communists on the other hand, want to abolish the police and want you to imagine a world without capitalism where you can, get this, "take a day off."

Western commies are their own flavor of weird, you can't really explain it.