“Tolerance, openness to argument, openness to self-doubt, willingness to see other people's points of view - these are very liberal and enlightened values that people are right to hold, but we can't allow them to delude us to the point where we can't recognise people who are needlessly perpetrating human misery.”

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About Sam Harris

Neuroethicist and philosopher from the United States, Harris bridges science and spirituality with rigorous inquiry. His work explores consciousness, morality, and the intersection of neuroscience and religion, often challenging conventional wisdom with evidence-based perspectives.

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