Salman Rushdie
Author, quoted for his view that a Palestinian state would likely become another front for the Iranian regime.
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Videos Mentioning Salman Rushdie
The Coming Cold War II — Niall Ferguson
Tim Ferriss
A British-American novelist who was attacked following a fatwa, serving as a reminder that death threats can be enduring. Ferguson criticizes Rushdie's decision to dispense with security.
How Much Does the Future Matter?: A Conversation with William MacAskill (Episode #292)
Sam Harris
Author attacked on stage, whose plight highlights the issue of religious fanaticism and the cowardice of secularists to defend free speech.
Penn Jillette on Magic, Losing 100+ Pounds, and Weaponizing Kindness | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A friend of Penn Jillette, connected through a shared interest in Bob Dylan.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #198)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of a notable figure whose talk at Yale would draw a crowd, highlighting the value of in-person events.
Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values (Episode #367)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of someone blamed by the left for the fatwa and near-death experience he endured, highlighting the left's perceived failure to defend free speech.
Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza | Lex Fridman Podcast #463
Lex Fridman
Author, quoted for his view that a Palestinian state would likely become another front for the Iranian regime.