People are not as amenable to behavioral change through rational educational interventions as one might hope; this is documented in clinical literature and suggests that appeals to reason alone may be insufficient to modify behavior related to sexuality, reproduction, and other areas of human conduct.

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Speaker

Brett Weinstein

Evidence Quote

people aren't nearly as amenable to behavioral changes as a consequence of rational educational interventions as you might hope

Source

Sam Harris & Jordan Peterson in Vancouver 2018 (with Bret Weinstein moderating) — Night OneSam Harris
Created: 8/10/2026, 11:06:54 PM

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