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Sam Harris

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

We need to establish institutions that can facilitate high-trust collaboration among individuals, rather than relying solely on contrarian approaches that undermine institutional knowledge.

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How the Internet Is Breaking Our Brains | Sam Harris | EP 555

@ Jordan B Peterson

How the Internet Is Breaking Our Brains | Sam Harris | EP 555

06/12/25

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Patrick Collison

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It's important to trust established organizational mechanisms rather than trying to reinvent how people collaborate, as they have been effective historically.

Sam Harris

06/12/25

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The current contrarian moment suggests that many believe we don't need institutions, but we actually require intermediary institutions to navigate complex social dynamics effectively.

Yuval Noah Harari

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Building trust between millions of strangers relies on institutions, as personal relationships cannot be established on such a large scale.

Naval Ravikant

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A high-trust society is more virtuous, allowing individuals to cooperate effectively, which is essential for achieving greater collective goals.

Reid Hoffman

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A strong co-founding team requires collaboration and trust, ensuring that team members challenge each other to reach the truth.

Mark Zuckerberg

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I believe in building a team that is densely connected and trusts each other, as this fosters better collaboration and understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Yuval Noah Harari

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Distrust in institutions is fueled by a cynical worldview that sees all human interactions as power struggles, which can lead to societal collapse.

Reid Hoffman

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It's vital for co-founders to collaborate effectively and help each other reach the truth, rather than just agreeing with each other.

Yuval Noah Harari

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Destroying trust in institutions can lead to either anarchy or dictatorship, as societies rely on these structures for stability and order.