Impact Theory With Tom Bilyeu

Welcome to another insightful episode of Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu!  In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sam Harris to discuss the profound impact of cognitive biases on decision-making and explore the nuanced interplay between truth, misinformation, and societal trust.  Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, best-selling author, and podcast host whose work focuses on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. In this episode, we tackle the complex landscape of political and social issues, from the importance of relying on experts and institutions to the contentious debates around homelessness and systemic inequality.  We touch on:  - The media’s role in the misinterpretation & distortion of ideas - Factors negatively affecting trust in experts & institutions - Cognitive biases & the illusory Truth effect - Second-order consequences of communication - Trade-offs in engaging with controversial topics - Dilemma of preserving democracy vs. f