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#89 — On Becoming a Better Person

#89 — On Becoming a Better Person

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Sam Harris speaks with David Brooks about his book The Road to Character, the importance of words like “sin” and "virtue," self-esteem vs. self-overcoming, the significance of keeping promises, honesty, President Trump, and other topics.

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#89 — On Becoming a Better Person

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