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Making Sense with Sam Harris · May 7, 2026 · 17m 4s

More From Sam: Hasan Piker, Islamism, Making Sense Community, and More

Jaron Lanier, Sam Harris
Show Notes

Sam Harris and Jaron Lanier discuss current events including the launch of Making Sense Community, Sam's conversation with Ben Shapiro, the New York Times's coverage of Hasan Piker, Zohran Mamdani's approach to Islamism, misuse of the word 'genocide,' and AI-driven job displacement. The episode covers media dynamics, political discourse, and technological disruption.

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Curious

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Zohran Mamdani's approach to Islamism offers a nuanced political analysis
Zohran Mamdani's work on Islamism provides a framework for understanding political Islam that moves beyond reductive categories.
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Highlights

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Misuse of 'genocide' as a label dilutes its meaning and impact
The overuse and rhetorical misapplication of the term 'genocide' in political discourse has eroded its precision and moral weight.
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AI-driven job displacement requires proactive policy and economic adaptation
Advances in AI will displace workers across sectors faster than historical technological shifts, requiring deliberate policy interventions and economic restructuring.
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Editorial

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The New York Times platforming Hasan Piker raises questions about media editorial judgment
The New York Times's decision to give Hasan Piker significant coverage and platform prompted discussion about editorial responsibility when platforming controversial figures.
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Making Sense Community launch reflects evolving podcast business models
Sam Harris launched a community platform to deepen engagement with listeners and create a sustainable direct-to-audience business model.
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Misc

✧Episode focuses on current events rather than a single guest expertise
✧Touches on platforming decisions and media responsibility
✧Discusses the complexity of labeling political movements and discourse
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