The Border, DEI, Trump, Islam, BLM & the Misinterpretation of Data | Sam Harris

Thank you to today’s sponsors: Netsuite: Get the flexible financing program Pique Tea: 15% off Free Frother Link: On today’s episode of Impact Theory, I’m joined by Sam Harris to discuss the profound impact of cognitive biases on decision-making and explore the nuanced interplay between truth, misinformation, and societal trust. Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, best-selling author, and podcast host whose work focuses on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. In this episode, we tackle the complex landscape of political and social issues, from the importance of relying on experts and institutions to the contentious debates around homelessness and systemic inequality. We touch on: - The media’s role in the misinterpretation & distortion of ideas - Factors negatively affecting trust in experts & institutions - Cognitive biases &a