A Response to Sam Harris
Part Of The Problem
Deep Dive
Why did Dave Smith feel compelled to respond to Sam Harris despite considering him discredited?
Smith has a personal weakness for tearing apart bad arguments, especially when directed at him. He believes in making excellent arguments and couldn't resist the challenge despite recognizing Harris's lack of credibility.
What logical fallacy did Sam Harris employ in his criticism of Dave Smith?
Harris used an appeal to authority, dismissing Smith's arguments without addressing their content by stating that Smith, as a comedian, is not equivalent to experts like Henry Kissinger or the Wall Street Journal.
How did Dave Smith respond to Sam Harris's appeal to authority?
Smith pointed out that Harris's argument was a logical fallacy and challenged Harris to debate any topic, asserting that he would eviscerate Harris in such a debate due to the superiority of his arguments.
Why does Dave Smith believe that institutions like CNN lost their audience's trust?
Smith attributes the loss of trust to institutions getting everything wrong, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they supported policies that were ineffective and harmful, leading to widespread skepticism.
What does Dave Smith suggest as a solution to the immigration issue under a potential Trump administration?
Smith suggests cutting off the flow of illegal immigration and asylum seekers first, then addressing the logistics of mass deportations, which he believes would be difficult and politically contentious.
- Sam Harris uses an appeal to authority, dismissing Dave Smith without addressing his arguments.
- Dave challenges Harris to a debate on various topics, asserting his confidence in his arguments.
- Harris's reliance on hypotheticals and lack of engagement with actual data is criticized.
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