I heard Sam Harris speak once in San Diego. I don't think very highly of his intelligence. I wish there was a transcript of the link you gave me. Unfortunately, I don't listen to podcosts (or radio) or watch videos. I find the level of inforamtion to slow. Reading is much faster.

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