Ask Me Anything #17

In this episode of the podcast, Sam takes your questions. He
begins by addressing the blowback that followed his previous
podcast on “vaccine hesitancy” with Eric Topol. And then he
answers the following questions:


How can I inoculate my biracial children against identity
politics?


In what way is journalism broken, and how can we fix it?


Have you read the research suggesting that the effects of
microdosing psychedelics are indistinguishable from taking
placebos?


Can you comment on the degree to which Leftist political ideas
have captured the Buddhist community?


What should Democrats do to prevent a resurgence of Trumpism?


What are the ingredients for a good life?


Is it ever ethical for governments to lie to their citizens?


If the present moment is all that matters, how can we plan for
the future?


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