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I don't think it's limited to community.

Alex is excellent at playing devil's advocate. I think this is because he is legitimately curious, and is honestly seeking the truth. He is able to steelman views that he doesn't hold himself (like religion in this case). You can tell a lot of commenters haven't listened to much of Alex or of Sam before seeing this clip. Alex is NOT religious and does not ACTUALLY want Sam to remove The Moral Landscape from publication lmao get a grip. He is just pushing Sam on these points so he can understand his position better!

The part where you say people go to church even when they don't want to is an important note. Think about how hard it is to get people to go to a birthday party for example - something that is almost always a blast. Getting people to put on clean pants and leave their house is really hard for some reason.

Alex, brother, thank you for the good work and meaningful discussions… keep it up! I ask selfishly because your work has improved my well being!

"Community" is the keyword here. People in religious communities are better because they are in community.

Great questions Alex, as always.

Uploading this as a playlist is another good way of presentation.

I’m Christian and I don’t dream about heaven. I’m too busy with what needs to be done on earth and how I can serve others.

This is a good topic! ❤

Nice video as always! :)

Alex you did an excellent job interviewing Samuel 💪🏽🙌🏽🫡

I’ve listened to Sam Harris for years and he reminds me of a quote from CS Lewis:

Every time I hear this guy talk I wonder why I ever thought Sam Harris was a formidable mind

I recommend Robin Dunbar's book. How religion evolved and why it endures.

I really like your content Alex. Have you given any thought to sharing your thoughts on Buddhism and Daoism? I’d be very interested in your take on the value of these things amongst others, those just being used for example

Excellent clip

I mean, lying to yourself can be beneficial in some instances.

This is a great question to pose to him

In my thirties, I was drawn to secular humanism, influenced by Hitchens and Harris. Their arguments seemed compelling, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve realized their limitations. Life is more complex than any single ideology can capture. My views have evolved, reflecting the richness and nuance of human experience. This journey of learning and self-discovery continues, making life an ever-evolving process of growth and understanding.