Delusions, Right and Left: A Conversation with “Destiny” (Steven Bonnell) (Episode #381)

Sam Harris speaks with “Destiny” (Steven Bonnell) about politics and public debate. They discuss how he approaches debate, “Trump derangement syndrome,” January 6th, why Trump’s norm violations don’t matter to many people, misadventures on the information landscape, social media and the problem of being too online, Islam and conflict in the Middle East, the difference between the far left and the far right, the lack of sane conservative policies to counterbalance the left, whether the pendulum is swinging back on the left, the ethics and politics of apology, private friendships and public disagreements, and other topics.

Steven Bonnell, otherwise known as Destiny, is a YouTuber and political streamer. His commentary on politics and culture has made him almost ubiquitous online, where he stirs up controversy on both the right and the left. He grew up in a conservative Catholic household, and now spends much of his time arguing against American conservatism. He’s debated many controversial figures, such as Candace Owens and Nick Fuentes.

Twitter: @TheOmniLiberal

August 26, 2024

[_-_Bungus_-_]

Can't believe I'm listening to Sam Harris and Destiny.

[stor-who]

No way this conversation finally happened.

[Dr.EgonCholakian]

Im so Happy Destiny and Sam got together.

[jeremybiggs]

The YouTube playback speed button is experiencing whiplash right now.

[wowzers____]

Sam, congratulations, you finally made it.

[Cedrou]

There’s almost no one out of reach for Destiny at this point lmao. Glad for him

[RogerDonald]

Destiny and Sam should do a weekly podcast.

[doctorzaius]

I can die happy now that this finally happened

[thubanyeob]

The slowest talker on the internet and the fastest talker on the internet.

[cesarvidal]

Sam harris was quick and immediate with the upload... unlike others who upload several weeks later 😂

[DrSardonicus]

Not only did Trump dispute the election results but he was the first President to not welcome the incumbent President Elect and their family into the White House.

Every President, since the history of the White House, has welcomed the incumbent into the White House and peacefully assisted the transfer of power, even the beautiful letters written between Bush to Obama is a perfect example of the professionalism and decency of welcoming in the new First Family. Obama welcomed Trump.

trump did not return the favour. Speaks volumes on his character.

[tbk]

How did Destiny manage to do every even remotely political podcast on the planet in just a few months?

[poppygloria]

My dad introduced me to Sam when I was a kid, and now I get to introduce him to Destiny 15 years later :)

[damnedifido]

Destiny and Sam on the same call?! If I was religious, I’d be on my knees thanking god for this moment

[tonydorsett]

Say what you want about Destiny, but he's made it to the big leagues. Not that Sam Harris is the biggest platform, but because I feel it's a level of intellectualism I didn't expect him to be acknowledged to.

Props to Destiny: Keep up the great work. 👍

[logancade]

"Low information voters" is troubling because... the people it refers to aren't informed enough to understand that they aren't being called "stupid."

[calebfranks]

I’m glad I found Sam Harris. Level headed, fair, sensible.

[konline]

"Candice Owens becoming a antisemite was on my bingo card, I think" Lol

[DebateCentrals]

I did not expect destiny and Sam Harris in 2024! Awesome!

[Iaburnie]

the most ambitious crossover since Avengers Endgame hands down