Dr. Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and professor of ethical leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is the author of multiple books including most recently The Coddling of The American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure. He is also the author of over 90 academic articles and his w ... Show More
Apr 2024
Smiles That Transform: Unlocking the Power of Positive Energy with Dr. Rich Castellano
In this transformative episode titled "Smiles That Transform: Unlocking the Power of Positive Energy," we delve into the groundbreaking insights of Dr. Rich Castellano, also known as The Smile Doctor, exploring the profound impact of smiles on our personal and professional lives. ... Show More
43m 27s
Apr 2021
#245 — Can We Talk About Scary Ideas?
Sam Harris speaks with Peter Singer, Francesca Minerva, and Jeff McMahan about the newly launched Journal of Controversial Ideas. They discuss the ethics of discussing dangerous ideas, the possibility of having a market in vaccines, the taboo around the topic of race and IQ, the ... Show More
42m 48s
Dec 2023
#124: On Trust, Risk & Vulnerability
<p>In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts about trust, risk and vulnerability. Many of us would prefer to trust only when we've completely de-risked or have some semblance of certainty that we won't get hurt, but unfortunately this is entirely at odds w ... Show More
15m 11s
Sep 2025
#2036 - The Death of Logic
On this episode of The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Adam and Dr. Drew discuss the group most eager to “speak truth to power,” the wishful thinking behind commercials, and the controversy over mandated vaccines in schools. They also explore why so many people quietly love government co ... Show More
36m 25s
Jul 2021
#256 — A Contagion of Bad Ideas
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris speaks with Eric Topol about vaccine hesitancy and related misinformation. They discuss the problem of political and social siloing, concerns about mRNA vaccines, the Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA, the effectiveness of the CO ... Show More
1h 26m
Dec 2024
#395 — Intellectual Authority and Its Discontents
<p>Sam Harris discusses the breakdown of trust in institutions, the nature of intellectual authority, the danger of bad incentives, the epidemic of conspiracy thinking and misinformation, Trump and Elon, and other topics.</p> <p dir="ltr">If the Making Sense podcast logo in your ... Show More
31m 28s