#311 — Did SARS-CoV-2 Escape from a Lab?

#311 — Did SARS-CoV-2 Escape from a Lab?

Sam Harris speaks with Matt Ridley and Alina Chan about the origins of the COVID pandemic. They discuss the evidence of a lab leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, media and academic censorship of this topic, the history of collaboration between western scientists and Chinese labs, the risks of "gain-of-function" research, the evidence for the zoonotic origins of SARS-CoV-2, the initial complacency and denialism of the Chinese, the biosafety levels at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, molecular evidence of a lab leak, the practical constraints on synthesizing viruses, lack of international cooperation, conspiracy theories promulgated by the CCP, EcoHealth Alliance, different kinds of "gain-of-function" research, virus hunting, the history of lab leaks, risk and reward in the search for knowledge, Anthony Fauci, and other topics.

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Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That's why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life's most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

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#26 — The Logic of Violence

#26 — The Logic of Violence

Sam Harris speaks with retired Navy SEAL and author, Jocko Willink. They discuss U.S. foreign policy, war, human evil, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

19 Tammi 201642min

#25 — Behind the Gun

#25 — Behind the Gun

Sam Harris speaks with former SWAT operator and lead weapons and tactics instructor for the LAPD Metro Division, Scott Reitz. They discuss guns, gun control, police violence, and related topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

14 Tammi 201644min

#24 — Ask Me Anything 2

#24 — Ask Me Anything 2

Sam Harris answers questions from listeners about Islamism, free will, honesty, vegetarianism, why he doesn't publish more in academic journals, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

4 Tammi 201645min

#23 — Islam and the Future of Tolerance (Audiobook Excerpts)

#23 — Islam and the Future of Tolerance (Audiobook Excerpts)

Sam Harris introduces the audio edition of his book with Maajid Nawaz, "Islam and the Future of Tolerance: A Dialogue." If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

21 Joulu 201537min

#22 — Surviving the Cosmos

#22 — Surviving the Cosmos

Sam Harris talks to physicist David Deutsch about the reach and power of human knowledge, the future of artificial intelligence, and the survival of civilization. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

16 Joulu 201548min

#21 — On the Maintenance of Civilization

#21 — On the Maintenance of Civilization

Sam Harris speaks with author Douglas Murray about Islamism, liberalism, civil society, and the migrant crisis in Europe. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

22 Marras 201557min

#20 — Still Sleepwalking Toward Armageddon

#20 — Still Sleepwalking Toward Armageddon

Sam Harris reflects on the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

15 Marras 20159min

#19 — The Riddle Of The Gun (Revisited)

#19 — The Riddle Of The Gun (Revisited)

Sam Harris discusses his views about guns and gun control in light of a recent mass shooting. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

8 Loka 201538min

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