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Sam Harris Live: Truth & Consequences (Portland)
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Sam Harris Live: Truth & Consequences (Portland)

Thursday, March 12, 2026|Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR|by Sam Harris / Making Sense

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Sam Harris presents "Truth & Consequences" — a live version of his Making Sense podcast exploring AI risk, free will, political polarization, and the ethics of public discourse. Extended audience Q&A at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Topics

AI-riskfree-willpolarizationpublic-discourseSam-Harris

Category

Philosophy

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Date & Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026

4:00 AM UTC - 6:00 AM UTC

Location

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR

1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

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