I find that Sam Harris is always saying things that are interesting and sometimes controversial.  But he seems to support his assertions at his blog and in his books.  People debate his ideas and that helps to clarify the supporting and opposing points.  I think I have his his Free Will book around here.  I know I have "The Moral Landscape" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moral_Landscape which was a good read!

Thanks for this thoughtful post!