Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, author, and the host of the Making Sense podcast. He rose to prominence as a member of the “Four Horsemen” of New Atheism, which also included Daniel Dennett, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens.

In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Sam Harris discuss the intellectual case for atheism; why both left and right have become more extreme in recent years; and the prospects of a more rational politics in the near future.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 The main conceit of New Atheism
29:14 Has religion provided society with substantial good?
50:31 Living an examined life, and the effects of untethering religion from society
1:11:20 The problem on the left

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