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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
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A listener who wants Sam Harris's long-form conversations about consciousness, science, ethics, politics, artificial intelligence, and contemplative practice.
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- Sam HarrisThe publication this guide is about
- Alex O'ConnorAdds philosophical interviews about religion, ethics, consciousness, and the Bible.
- Big ThinkAdds shorter expert explanations across science, medicine, philosophy, and public life.
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Sam Harris examines behavioral genetics and moral luck with psychologist Kathryn Paige Harden to explore how biological traits shape human culpability.
- Former NYT columnist Ross Douthat sits down with Alex O'Connor to discuss the philosophical obligations behind religious belief and faith in God.
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02 / The briefing
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Sam Harris explores genetics and moral blame with Kathryn Paige Harden
The takeaway: Sam Harris spoke with psychologist Kathryn Paige Harden about her book Original Sin, probing how behavioral genetics intersects with moral luck, embryo selection, and why biological explanations can surprisingly heighten public blame.
Concrete details
- Kathryn Paige Harden has authored over 150 scientific papers on behavioral genetics and human behavior.
- The discussion highlights themes from Harden's books, The Genetic Lottery (2021) and Original Sin (2026).
Why it matters for this reader: Given your focus on Sam Harris's deep dives into ethics and human nature, this discussion offers a fresh look at how biology intersects with moral responsibility.
Original sourcesSam Harris
02 / main
Alex O'Connor interviews former NYT columnist Ross Douthat on religion
The takeaway: Alex O'Connor interviewed journalist Ross Douthat regarding religious duty and belief in God, marking a major philosophical interview following Douthat's transition from opinion writing to television broadcasting.
Concrete details
- Ross Douthat left his New York Times column to join 60 Minutes as a news correspondent.
- Douthat previously worked as a senior editor at The Atlantic and a film critic for National Review.
Why it matters for this reader: For anyone interested in long-form debates on religion and ethics, this interview examines the rational and moral frameworks behind religious obligation.
Original sourcesAlex O'Connor
Action items
- Stream Sam Harris Episode 486 to explore how genetics and moral luck shape ethical responsibility.
- Watch Alex O'Connor's interview with Ross Douthat for arguments surrounding religious belief and philosophical obligation.
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- Failure of CharacterPublic issue[2]
- Luck All the Way Down (Ep. 486)Public issue[3]
- The New Science of Cancer (Ep. 485)Tue, 14 Jul 2026[4]