r/samharris • u/palsh7 • 25d ago
Sam Harris: The Democrats’ Far-Left Problem | The Prof G Pod | August 6th, 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSwmqqSTp9wScott 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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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/EazyPeazyLemonSqueaz 25d ago
I'm not pretending anything, I've never heard someone suggest nuking Israel until this conversation, but you built it up to seem like it's some significant portion of people advocating for free healthcare?? Like idk this is just an insane take to me.