Sam Harris is an American public intellectual. Epstein told Harris to use "more charm and less argument" in debates.
Sam Harris appeared in the newly released Epstein files. According to Harris's own account in a February 5, 2026 podcast episode, his involvement with Epstein was minimal and did not include any improper conduct. Harris met Epstein once at a TED event lunch, observed Epstein behaving inappropriately with a young woman, received an unexpected dinner invitation from Epstein that he declined via email exchange, and had no further contact. Harris explicitly stated he took Epstein's subsequent messages 'only if we film it' as a joke and never responded seriously. Harris emphasized in discussing the broader Epstein scandal that while some individuals were deeply complicit in crimes, others had looser connections, and he cautioned against rushing to judgment regarding people's involvement levels.
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Sam Harris discusses his unexpected appearance in the Epstein files, describing a limited interaction consisting of meeting Epstein once at a TED event lunch, r…
Harris recounts his encounter with Epstein at a TED event, his receipt of a dinner invitation, and email exchanges. Harris states: 'There's no evidence that I e…
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