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Podcast · 114 episodes

Making Sense with Sam Harris, page 5

by Sam Harris · English

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app. Combining Sam's decades of mindfulness practice, profound wisdom from varied philosophical and contemplative traditions, and a commitment to a secular, scientific worldview, Waking Up is a resource for anyone interested in living a more examined, fulfilling life—and a new operating system for the mind. Waking Up offers free subscriptions to anyone who can't afford one, and donates a minimum of 10% of profits to the most effective charities around the world. To learn more, please go to WakingUp.com. Sam Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.

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#398 — Thoughts Without a ThinkerA deep dive into topics surrounding the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality, emphasizing self-understanding and personal growth.21 Jan 2025 · 25 min
#397 — A New Year's Message from SamIn this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris reflects on the tumultuous events of the past year and considers the future, particularly in the context of political instability, personal…1 Jan 2025 · 18 min
#396 — The Way ForwardIn this episode, Sam Harris speaks with journalist Matthew Yglesias about the challenges and future of the Democratic Party.20 Dec 2024 · 33 min
#395 — Intellectual Authority and Its DiscontentsIn this episode, Sam Harris explores the erosion of trust in institutions, the nature of intellectual authority, and the rise of conspiracy thinking and misinformation.11 Dec 2024 · 31 min
#394 — Bringing Back the MammothIn this episode, Sam Harris discusses groundbreaking work in de-extinction with Ben Lamm, co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences.3 Dec 2024 · 23 min
#393 — Is History Repeating Itself?Ongoing conflict in the Middle East, history of the Jews, and rise of global antisemitism.26 Nov 2024 · 38 min
#392 — Technology & CultureIn this episode, Sam Harris speaks with Christine Rosen, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about the intersection of technology and culture.19 Nov 2024 · 53 min
#390 — Final Thoughts on the 2024 Presidential ElectionIn this episode, Sam Harris engages in a deep conversation with entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban, focusing on the imminent 2024 presidential election.1 Nov 2024 · 1 h 14 min
#389 — The Politics of RiskIn this episode, Sam Harris interviews Nate Silver, a renowned statistician, founder of FiveThirtyEight, and author of the book *On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything*.25 Oct 2024 · 34 min
#388 — What Is Life?In this episode, Sam Harris interviews Sara Imari Walker, an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist, focusing on the scientific understanding of life.21 Oct 2024 · 47 min
#387 — Politics & PowerIn this episode, Sam Harris speaks with Rahm Emanuel, the current U.S. Ambassador to Japan.15 Oct 2024 · 45 min
#386 — Information & Social OrderIn this episode, Sam Harris interviews renowned historian Yuval Noah Harari, focusing on Harari's latest book, *Nexus*, which explores the history and impact of information networks throughout human…7 Oct 2024 · 47 min
#385 — AI UtopiaIn this episode, Sam Harris speaks with Nick Bostrom, a prominent philosopher and the founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford.30 Sep 2024 · 39 min
#384 — Stress Testing Our DemocracyIn this episode, Sam Harris engages in a dialogue with Barton Gellman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and senior advisor at the Brennan Center for Justice.23 Sep 2024 · 41 min
#383 — Where Are the Grown-Ups?In this episode, Sam Harris discusses several pressing topics including the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the problematic nature of political violence, the influence of social media…17 Sep 2024 · 24 min
#382 — The Eye of NatureIn this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris engages in a deep discussion with renowned evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins about his new book, *The Genetic Book of the Dead*.6 Sep 2024 · 40 min
#381 — Delusions, Right and LeftIn this episode of the *Making Sense* podcast, Sam Harris engages in a deep conversation with Steven Bonnell, also known as Destiny, about contemporary politics and public debate.26 Aug 2024 · 47 min
#380 — The Roots of AttentionIn this episode, Sam Harris speaks with Amishi Jha, a cognitive neuroscientist, about the concepts of attention, mindfulness, and their neurological underpinnings.23 Aug 2024 · 45 min