Sam Harris emphasizes the importance of compassion and the desire for societal equity. He argues that the wealthier society becomes, the better life can be for all, including the poorest members. Most human suffering originates from self-inflicted behaviors shaped by discordant narratives. Harris points out that the vast majority of people are psychologically normal and good, yet they are caught in conflict due to harmful ideas and stories. He maintains that almost all problems can be solved through human ingenuity, revealing a foundation for hope in radical societal change.
The wealthier society becomes, the more it benefits even the poorest members, creating a world that is fundamentally improved for everyone.
Most human suffering is self-caused, and can potentially be alleviated by changing the stories people tell themselves.
The reality is that the number of truly bad people is quite small; it’s the good people trapped by bad ideas who create most conflict.
Almost no problem human ingenuity can't solve, which gives us hope for radical change in society.
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