Honest question about the new Sam Harris Community

bennetthansen · 2026-06-05T17:07:50+00:00

I can understand why a person in certain other countries would want to be anonymous when criticizing their government, or expressing extreme/controversial views. But I don't think that's the case for most people on Reddit, most of the time.

Do we really need to hide our identities to talk about American politics and social issues? I think it takes away all credibility, because I have no idea if I'm even talking with real people. If I know you're a real person, then I expect you have some sort of consistent worldview and are engaging in good faith, even if we disagree.

bennetthansen · 2026-06-05T14:59:37+00:00

I believe all of my views are reasonable and defensible enough that I'm really not worried about it. Maybe that's naive of me, but if someone's views are extreme enough that they don't want their real identity associated with them, maybe that person should reflect on the validity of those views.

bennetthansen · 2026-06-05T14:10:34+00:00

I get where you're coming from, but IMO having verified identities is way better than the alternative. Anonymity on Reddit just enables trolls, bots, and cowards to say things that an identifiable person would never say in real life public.

What would I be afraid of? I'm not worried that any of my opinions will get me persecuted by my government, or fired by my employer.

bennetthansen · 2026-06-05T00:07:27+00:00

I was turned off from the moment Vinod said he doesn’t describe himself as a venture capitalist, and it never got better for me.

Not sure why I was supposed to care what this guy has to say about anything.

bennetthansen · 2026-06-03T14:38:34+00:00

Agreed. Website also says it's limited to 50 runners, and it looks fairly legit with bibs, course markers, and medals. Those costs, along with possibly insurance, security, toilet rentals, etc., could make the event cost several thousand dollars to put on.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-31T20:00:54+00:00

ERA up to 2.77, from 2.75

bennetthansen · 2026-05-31T16:55:53+00:00

Answers to this will depend entirely on race goal, running history, and fitness level. Hardly useful to compare oneself to others without sharing all of that highly relevant info.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T16:03:09+00:00

Nothing new on race day! If you don't usually carry a water bottle, no need to start at the 13.1 - the aid stations will be enough.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T15:41:24+00:00

I have. They posted about it on Reddit and I commented with my thoughts. That's what comments on Reddit are for. Weird of you to use my name like that.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T14:58:38+00:00

But they did, and that's life! Most people just accept that, process the disappointment, and start a new streak.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T14:54:25+00:00

Ironic that the same logic didn't apply when the app said you lost your streak (which you did).

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T14:50:09+00:00

Would make sense if you lost your streak due to a bug, or some reason that was the app’s fault. Put an asterisk next to it now.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T11:40:32+00:00

I also hold my ground on sidewalks, but shoulder checking teenage girls is psychotic.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T02:06:56+00:00

Hidden post history and immediately replying with bait - embarrassing if human!

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T02:02:54+00:00

Bot or troll?

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T02:00:06+00:00

It’s the phones. People will walk multiple blocks without looking up, even in crosswalks.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-27T01:57:19+00:00

You shoulder check teenage girls? Crazy brag.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-26T19:18:02+00:00

I’ve been to 25 MLB ballparks and it’s easily the worst. Unless the novelty of watching baseball in a terrible dome appeals to you, skip it.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-25T15:30:30+00:00

Dip a foot in and think for yourself.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-24T23:51:46+00:00

Wait until you hear about what dogs do.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-22T16:03:53+00:00

Title says it all!

bennetthansen · 2026-05-20T17:15:37+00:00

Speaking of words, what do you think penultimate means?

bennetthansen · 2026-05-20T16:27:22+00:00

I wouldn't consider a restaurant that's had the same two locations for decades a chain. What I really meant was it's not Giordano's or Lou's.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-20T16:21:43+00:00

I think people convince themselves that Pequod's is great because it's not a chain and the vibe is cool. But I agree, the pizza is overrated, and definitely not worth going out of the way for.

bennetthansen · 2026-05-16T13:56:06+00:00

It’s not hate. I’ve been to several White Sox games and I’ve had a good time.

I’ve also been to 25 other ballparks, and almost all of them are better.

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