#496 — The Oldest Lie

Sam Harris speaks with Dara Horn about antisemitism, Jewish identity, and the failure of institutions. They discuss Horn's new book, the argument that Jews predate modern categories of religion and nationality, and why antisemitism is better understood as a lie than ordinary bigotry. The conversation examines why DEI efforts have failed Jewish students, the history of anti-Zionism, and whether the term 'Zionism' remains useful. Horn also shares her frustrating experience serving on Harvard's antisemitism advisory group.