New Atheists
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A group Damon Linker was critical of, finding their writings dissipated over time. Christopher Hitchens is mentioned as part of this group.
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The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
A combative intellectual movement focused on the critique of religion, which Jonathan Haidt did not wish to be part of due to his respect for religion's nuanced effects.
Is Moral Progress a Fantasy?: A Conversation with John Gray (Episode #354)
Sam Harris
A group of authors and philosophers whose work John Gray has frequently criticized, including in his book 'Seven Types of Atheism'.
How We're Losing Our Democracy (Making Sense Ep. 439)
Sam Harris
A group Damon Linker was critical of, finding their writings dissipated over time. Christopher Hitchens is mentioned as part of this group.