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S4 E81: Questioning Sam Harris

S4 E81: Questioning Sam Harris

FromThe Jordan B. Peterson Podcast


S4 E81: Questioning Sam Harris

FromThe Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Length:
105 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As an alternative for those who would rather listen ad-free, sign up for a premium subscription to receive the following:*All JBP Podcast episodes ad-free*Monthly Ask-Me-Anything episodes (and the ability to ask questions)*Presale access to events*Premium, detailed show notes for future episodesSign up here:https://jordanbpeterson.supercast.comThis episode was recorded on November 25, 2021.Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, New York Times best-selling author, host of the Making Sense podcast, and creator of the "Waking up" app.Dr. Harris and I discuss the is/ought problem, dreams, attention, evidence, consciousness, logic, psychedelics, religion, Waking Up, and much more.Meditate with the Waking Up app:https://wakingup.comListen to the Making Sense podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5rgumWEx4FsqIY8e1wJNAk?si=14b735150ec24b84Sam’s website: http://SamHarris.org_____________Timestamps_____________[00:00] Intro[02:48] Background[06:04] The debates[12:25] Waking Up [16:18] The is/ought problem (1)[23:42] (Breaking out of) everyday patterns[24:22] Experience & Expectations[32:26] Evidence & Logic[33:10] The is/ought problem (2)[34:56] The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception[40:52] Attention[42:38] Carl Rogers[49:21] (Dis)satisfaction[51:01] Discomfort[51:17] Entering meditative states[54:06] Being like a mirror[55:58] Thoughts & The Self[56:56] Suffering[01:01:03] Dreaming[01:09:15] The Self & Psychedelics[01:14:29] Prayer[01:18:24] Organized religion[01:25:33] The postmodern predicament[01:41:54] Sacred texts#Philosophy #Ethics #Meditation #Mindfulness #SamHarris  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Feb 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson and his daughter Mikhaila for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality.